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Cause of action

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A set of facts, which may entitle a person with a right to sue another person. If such facts are proved, it would result in a judgement in favour of the plaintiff.

Capital punishment

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The sentence of death, awarded to those who commit very serious crimes. It is otherwise known as the death penalty.

Certified copy

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A copy of a document, which is attested by the concerned authority to be the true copy of its original.

Diplomatic immunity

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Where a representative of a country is stationed in another country, he is offered immunity for any offence he may commit in the country where he is stationed and is immune from the jurisdiction ...

A directed verdict is a verdict in the defendant's favor, after the plaintiff presents his case, but without listening to the defendant's evidence. It is generally given by a judge, if he feels that ...

Dismissal

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A dismissal in a court setting has a definite connotation implying a final disposal by the tribunal rejecting the case of the suitor. A defendant may also be dismissed from a lawsuit, i.e. the suit ...