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judicial
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| crime | any act that breaks the law and for which a punishment has been establish |
| criminal law | part of the legal system that deals with crimes or actions that are harmful or dangerous |
| civil law | resolving disagreements between individuals or groups not against the state |
| common law | law that develops from judges decisions |
| precedent | an earlier court decision that guides judges decisions in later cases |
| constitutional law | law based on the us constitution and supreme court |
| appeal | the right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review their cases |
| jurisdiction | area of authority for court cases |
| district courts | lower federal courts that have original jurisdiction in most cases involving federal law |
| courts of appeals | federal courts that review decisions appealed from district courts |