General law

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Common terminology used in legal business.

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Peace bond

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A commitment by an individual to a court of law, that sets out specific conditions in which he commits himself to keep the peace, good behaviour and protect the safety of others or property.

Plea bargaining

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Negotiations during a criminal trial, between an accused person and a prosecutor in which the accused accords to admit to a crime (quite often a lesser crime than the one set out in the original ...

Perpetuating testimony

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It's the recording of evidence, when there's a fear that the person may soon die or disappear, and the evidence if recorded, could be used to prevent any kind of injustice or to support a future ...

It's an affiliation of two or more people who agree to share in the profits and losses of a business venture. There are different types of partnerships: general partnerships, limited partnerships, ...

Perjury

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Also known as forswearing, it's an intentional act of lying or stating a false oath or affirmation to tell the truth, whether verbally or in writing, pertaining matters material to a judicial ...

Partial verdict

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According to criminal law, a partial verdict occurs when the jury finds the defendant guilty of one or more, but not all the counts against him. The verdicts may or may not be announced instantly.

Pendente lite

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It literally means 'pending the litigation'. It's a court's order that lasts until the date of the trial or until the parties to a lawsuit work out a settlement.