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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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affidavit

Law; General law

A sworn statement in writing, confirmed on oath by the party who makes it, before someone who is officially entitled to administer oaths.

affirmation in law

Law; General law

A solemn statement by a person that the evidence he or she is giving is true. An affirmation is equivalent to oath, as the witness may have no religious belief or he cannot take ...

affray

Law; General law

A fight that takes place in some public place between two or more persons, to the terror of other people.

agent

Law; General law

A person who is authorized by another to act for the latter (known as principal). The relationship between the principal and the agent is termed as an agency.

aggrieved party

Law; General law

A person whose pecuniary status has been affected by a decree or judgment, statute or any other legal proceeding. Such aggrieved parties can challenge the legality of the ...

agreement

Law; General law

A term that denotes the mutual consent between two or more parties regarding their rights and obligations in relation to a particular issue or thing. An agreement can be in a ...