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Of or pertaining to the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

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accessory

Law; General law

A person is said to be an accessory, if he/she helps or encourages the commitment of a crime. He is an accessory before the fact, if he knows about the commission of the crime ...

accident

Law; General law

An unforeseen incident caused by carelessness, ignorance or unawareness. The affected party can claim compensation if the accident results in injury.

accomplice

Law; General law

A person who knowingly and voluntarily participates in the planning or commissioning of a crime. Such a person is differentiated from an accessory by being present or directly ...

accord and satisfaction

Law; General law

When disputing parties agree for a settlement and end the dispute regarding their reciprocal rights and obligations, an agreement is reached, which, when carried out will be ...

accused

Law; General law

The term used to denote a person who is charged with the commission of an offense.

acknowledgment

Law; General law

The act of going before a qualified officer (e.g., Clerk) and declaring the validity of the document. The officer certifies same, whose certification is known as the ...