General law

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mitigating circumstances

Law; General law

Facts that may limit the degree to which one is held responsible are called as mitigating circumstances in legal practice.

memorandum opinion

Law; General law

Very brief opinion, not much longer than the caption, which states the appellate courts disposition of the case.

miranda warning

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The notice given to individuals informing them of their right to remain silent; the warning must be given by the police to persons suspected of the criminal act if the police want to use any ...

landmen

Legal services; General law

Paralegals who work in the areas of oil and gas law; generally required to have specific skills in geography and geophysical terminology.

extinction deadline

Law; General law

Term of Law, meaning, that rights to be practiced and exerted by somebody have a specific deadline, after which one can not proceed any mote. Usually used in Civil Law and its branches.