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Common terminology used in legal business.
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Dictum
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These are remarks by the judge not part of the specific orders or rulings; are termed as dictum.
Phonorecord
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A physical record, cassette tape, or compact disc from which fixed sounds can be perceived.
Special tax
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A tax levied for a unique purpose; such as inheritance tax that is levied in addition to a general tax.
Affidavit of service
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It is a written statement in which one swears that a party has been served with legal documents.
Adversary hearing
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It is a hearing where both parties are present to state their respective positions and is termed as adversary hearing.
Affirmative defence
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It is a form of defence in which the defendant affirms or admits that some allegation did occur, but explains that the fault lies somewhere else.
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