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writ

Legal services; Courts

A judicial order directing a person to do something.

grand jury

Legal services; Courts

A jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and if appropriate issue a formal indictment.

hung jury

Legal services; Courts

A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.

class action

Legal services; Courts

A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group.

cause

Legal services; Courts

A lawsuit, litigation, or action. Any question, civil or criminal, litigated or contested before a court of justice.

litigation

Legal services; Courts

A lawsuit; a legal action, including all proceedings therein.

counsel

Legal services; Courts

A legal adviser; a term used to refer to lawyers in a case.

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