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General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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Warrant, search

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Permission given to law enforcement by the court to search a suspect’s house, etc. for evidence

Sue

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To prosecute in civil court in seeking to redress wrongs

Arraignment

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Legal procedure to advise defendant of the charges; initial court appearance

Suit

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Action to secure justice in a court of law

Arrest

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Law enforcement’s taking of a suspect into formal custody

Malice

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Purposely committing a crime with the intention of harming another person

Penalty assessment

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Indication of the liability of the losing party in a civil case

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