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General law
Common terminology used in legal business.
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Admonition
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Admonition is the advice or reprimand by the judge to a jury, attorney, party, or witness.
Affirm
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An appellate court may uphold or affirm the trial court's decision if the appellate court agrees with the trial court's decision.
Competent
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It means qualified in legal terms.For a witness to be competent to testify, he must tell the truth and communicate well.
Curtilage
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An area surrounding a house used for household purposes is termed as curtilage in legal terminology.
Demurrer
Legal services; General law
A motion to dismiss without answering specific allegations in the complaint.This motion argues that even if the allegations are true, a cause of action has not been established.
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