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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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official reports
Law; US law
Law books containing opinion of the court, also called cases. A report, as opposed to a reporter, is generally official, meaning it is published by or under the authority of the ...
officer of the court
Law; US law
A judge, bailiff, sheriff, etc.Lawyers are also officers of the court and have fundamental obligations to uphold the integrity and expectations of the court.
hearsay rule
Law; US law
In-court testimony of an out of court statement made by someone other than the in-court witness for the purpose of establishing the truth of matters asserted.
philadelphia lawyer
Law; US law
A shrewd and learned lawyer belonging to America's center of learning.
appointment clause
Law; US law
The clause of the U.S. Constitution giving the President the power to nominate federal judges and other officials.
habeas corpus
Law; US law
A writ employed to bring a person before a court, most frequently to ensure that the party's imprisonment or detension is not illegal.
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