Unit 5: Understanding Legal Writing and Performing Legal Administrative Tasks

concisely

in a clear and brief manner that communicates the essential information

memorandum

a written document used to summarize facts, issues, and legal analysis

in lieu

in place of something else

modification

the act of making changes to something

ordinance

a law or regulation enacted by a city or local government

significant

of large importance; noteworthy

stability

refers to a state or situation that is unlikely to change suddenly

objective

not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

alter

to change or modify something

custody

the protective care or guardianship of someone

violate

to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement

block

to obstruct or prevent access to something

petitioner

a person who makes a formal application to a court

amend

to make changes or additions to something

negligence

failure to take care of something or someone

collide

to hit with force when moving

substantial

of considerable importance

impartial

fair and just

opposing

facing; opposite

analysis

a detailed examination

motion

a formal proposal put into legislature

disclosure

the process of making information known

bias

a tendency to favor one side over another

deny

to refuse to grant something for someone

dismiss

to order or allow to leave