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defense of property

Legal services; Courts

Affirmative defense in criminal law or tort law where force was used to protect one's property.

administrative agencies

Legal services; Courts

Agencies created by the legislative branch of government to administer laws pertaining to specific areas such as taxes, transportation, and labor.

United States Marshal's Service

Legal services; Courts

Agency which serves civil and criminal process in federal courts.

issue

Legal services; Courts

1. The disputed pint in a disagreement between parties in a lawsuit. 2. To send out

1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal ...

certification

Legal services; Courts

1. Written attestation. 2. Authorized declaration verifying that an instrument is a true and correct copy of the original.

Noise Control Act

Legal services; Courts

A act which gives government agencies the right to promulgate standards and regulations relating to abatement of noise emissions, i.e., requirement that autos and like vehicles must have mufflers.