Punitive damages

The pecuniary compensation or indemnity which may be recovered by any person who has suffered loss, detriment or injury to his person, property or rights through the unlawful act, ...

damages

Law; General law

Damages are the pecuniary compensation given by the process of law, to a person for the actionable wrong that another has done him.

damages

Legal services; Courts

Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

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 ...

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Terracide

The willful and premeditated crime against Humanity and the Rights of Mother Earth that results in the destruction of the capacity of Earth to be a ...