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European law
body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.
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Law; European law
A document that alleges that a defendant has committed a crime, as opposed to an indictment by a grand jury.
Preponderance of the evidence
Law; European law
Degree of proof that a fact is as one party alleges it to be. It often requires that a simple majority of the jury agrees and is termed as preponderance of the evidence.
Punitive damages
Law; European law
Damages not related to the actual harm incurred, but intended to punish or deter such acts in the future, are called as punitive damages.
Reaffirmation
Law; European law
Acceptance of a continuing obligation to pay a debt even when there may be no obligation to do so, is called as reaffirmation.
Motion for protective order
Law; European law
A motion filed in response to some action or conduct by the opposing party; it asks the court to protect a witness from having to testify, or to prevent evidence from being turned over.
Of counsel
Law; European law
A lawyer who is not a member of a firm, but has a business relationship with the firm involving representing common clients.Also, when an attorney represents a client, he is of counsel for that ...
Strict liability
Law; European law
A concept through which one may be held liable or guilty even when the individual is not directly responsible for the damages.
