L&E - Abide to Aarson

abide

to accept or act in accordance with a rule, a law, or a decision

abolish

to do away with

abuse(v)

To use something/someone to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse. It can encompass various forms, such as physical -, psychological -, mental -, or child abuse

abuse

the wrongful or harmful use of something

acceptance

When an offer is accepted unconditionally and a legally binding agreement is created

accident

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

accusation

A statement or charge that a person has committed a crime

accused

The person charged with an offence

act of god

An extreme naturally occurring event (such as an earthquake, avalanche or flood) that could not have been anticipated and engenders devastating consequences

action

A deliberate act intended to produce legal consequences

acquit

to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

adhere

to give support or maintain loyalty

adjudicate

to make a formal judgement on a disputed matter

advocate(n)

The name used for a lawyer

advocate(v)

publicly recommend or support

agency

organization created by the government to adminster laws pertaining to specific areas such as taxes, transportaiton, and labour

agreement

A mutual understanding between two or more persons, formed through a ‘meeting of the minds’, where all parties comprehend and accept the terms, obligations, and rights outlined in it

allegation

An accusation or claim that something wrong has been done, especially a crime

alleged

An adjective used to describe something that has been claimed but not yet proven or convicted

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Settling a dispute without a full, formal trial. Methods include mediation, and arbitration among others

appeal

A request to transfer a case from a lower to a higher court

appeal(v)

The act of requesting a higher court to review a decision or sentence made by a trial court due to an alleged error on the part of the lower court

appear

Present oneself formally in a court or tribunal

applicable

relevant or appropriate

apply

To affect or relate to a particular person or situation

arbitration

a case or dispute is submitted to designated parties for a decision, rather than relying on a judge

argue

To present reasons or arguments to support a position

arrears

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier

arrest

to seize someone, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime, and take them into custody

aarson

the crime of setting fire to something to cause damage to it