Studied by 76 peoplejurisdiction
courts legal authority act
constitution
the established form of government in a state; system of fundamental rules and principles
amendment
alteration to something
precedent
binding court decisions
inherent
within, basic to, built-in
interpret
establish the meaning or significance of something
affidavit
statement of facts in writing signed by the party, sworn to before a magistrate
tradition
a long-established custom
infraction
an offense not punishable by imprisonment
misdemeanor
all crimes other than felonies and infractions
defendant
one against whom a civil or criminal action is brought
unreasonable
being or going beyond accepted or reasonable limits
jeopardy
the risk of being convicted
incriminate
to accuse somebody of a crime or error
impartial
not biased; unprejudiced
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