Probable cause

An advocacy group or online campaign for collective action. Any Facebook user can start one. A cause can be used to raise money or promote one's position on an issue. Visit the ...

cause

Legal services; Courts

A lawsuit, litigation, or action. Any question, civil or criminal, litigated or contested before a court of justice.

cause

Religion; Catholic church

Meaning - thing. Cause, as the correlative of effect, is understood as being that which in any way gives existence to, or contributes towards the existence of, any thing; which ...

cause

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

The circumstances, conditions, or agencies that brought about or resulted in the fire or explosion incident, damage to property resulting from the fire or explosion incident, or ...

criminal court

Legal services; Courts

Division of the trial court which has jurisdiction of a particular crime. Defendant in criminal court is entitled to a jury trial.

contempt

Legal services; Courts

Obstructing or assailing the authority or dignity of the court such as by intentionally violating a court order.

advocate

Legal services; Courts

Someone who helps and support another person. He will take sides and promote his client's view and interest.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Sometimes known as the "World Court", ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN) founded in 1946. Its statute is a multilateral agreement annexed to the ...

Hague Tribunal

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Headquartered at the Hague, Netherlands, the Hague Tribunal was originally established by the Hague Peace Conference in 1899 to provide a permanent court accessible at all times ...

state abortion prosecution

Legal services; Courts

In an American state where abortion is considered a felony, "state abortion prosecution" is a legal proceeding against the person who aborted or against the person who performed ...