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Affidavit

A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.

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Instrument 76% connected

That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Testimony 76% connected

A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact.

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verification 76% connected

Checking that something was built according to its requirements.

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Law 84% connected

In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order accordin…

latin legal vocabulary 25% interchangeable

A written statement sworn to be true.

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actus reus noun · 81% connection

The act or omission that forms the physical part of a crime.

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Bona fide unknown · 81% connection

In or with good faith; without fraud or deceit; real or really; actual or actually; genuine or genuinely; as, you must proceed bona fi…

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Habeas corpus unknown · 81% connection

A writ having for its object to bring a party before a court or judge; especially, one to inquire into the cause of a person's impriso…

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Jurisdiction adjective · 81% connection

The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judi…

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mens rea noun · 81% connection

The guilty state of mind required for some crimes.

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Subpoena noun · 81% connection

A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which a d…

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Complaint noun · 85% connection

(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

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Claimant noun · 85% connection

someone who claims a benefit or right or title; "claimants of unemployment compensation"; "he was a claimant to the throne"

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Defendant noun · 85% connection

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

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Suspect noun · 85% connection

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

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Libel noun · 85% connection

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief they seek

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Accused noun · 84% connection

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

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Co-defendant noun · 84% connection

a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action

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Codefendant noun · 84% connection

a defendant who has been joined together with one or more other defendants in a single action

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Pretender noun · 84% connection

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

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Co-respondent noun · 84% connection

the codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding

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Corespondent noun · 84% connection

the codefendant charged with adultery with the estranged spouse in a divorce proceeding

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Respondent noun · 84% connection

the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent

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Abatement of a nuisance noun · 78% connection

(law) the removal or termination or destruction of something that has been found to be a nuisance

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Actual damages noun · 78% connection

(law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensa…

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Assumed name noun · 78% connection

(law) a name under which a corporation conducts business that is not the legal name of the corporation as shown in its articles of inc…

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Attestant noun · 78% connection

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature

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Attestator noun · 78% connection

(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature

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Abjuration noun · 78% connection

The act of abjuring or forswearing; a renunciation upon oath; as, abjuration of the realm, a sworn banishment, an oath taken to leave…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sworn, statement, writing, declaration, signed.
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Acknowledgment noun · 78% connection

A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, t…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sworn, statement, writing, declaration, signed.
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Affirm verb · 78% connection

To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by affirmation.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sworn, statement, writing, declaration, signed.
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Affirmation noun · 78% connection

A solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury, by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath, which declaration is…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sworn, statement, writing, declaration, signed.
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Alnager noun · 78% connection

A measure by the ell; formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, and fix upon it a seal.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sworn, statement, writing, declaration, signed.
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