General Law Terms

Vocabulary flashcards defining fundamental legal terms based on the lecture transcript.

Law

A rule established by a government that people are required to follow.

Statute

A law formally passed by a legislative body.

Regulation

A rule created by a government agency to implement or enforce a law.

Ordinance

A law made by a local government.

Civil Law

Law involving disputes between individuals, businesses, or organizations.

Criminal Law

Law dealing with conduct considered harmful to society and punishable by government.

Case Law

Law developed through decisions made by courts.

Precedent

An earlier court decision used as a guide in a later case.

Jurisdiction

The legal authority a court has to hear and decide a case.