The act or omission that forms the physical part of a crime.
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
The conduct element of an offence.
A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
A written statement sworn to be true.
Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc.
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
Entered English through Old Norse.
In or with good faith; without fraud or deceit; real or really; actual or actually; genuine or genuinely; as, you must proceed bona fide; a bona fide…
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
Latin for in good faith.
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 imprisonment or detent…
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
A legal procedure requiring authority for detention.
The male head of a household; one who orders the economy of a family.
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
Developed from an Old Norse household term.
The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority…
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
Derived from Latin roots associated with declaring law.
The guilty state of mind required for some crimes.
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
The mental element of an offence.
A cloud.
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
A common English word with Old Norse ancestry.
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 defendant in equ…
latin legal vocabulary
25% interchangeable
A legal order requiring attendance or evidence.
Taken.
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
A core verb strengthened by Norse influence.
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent e…
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
The third-person plural pronoun came from Norse forms.
An opening in the wall of a building for the admission of light and air, usually closed by casements or sashes containing some transparent material,…
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
Historically connected with the idea of a wind eye.
imp. of Wring. Wrung.
old norse everyday words
25% interchangeable
A common adjective with Old Norse ancestry.
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.
general
10% interchangeable
Legislation is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
An act of the legislature of a state or country, declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a positive law; the written will of the legislature…
general
10% interchangeable
Statute is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.
general
10% interchangeable
Regulation is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…
general
10% interchangeable
Rule is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
The science of juridical law; the knowledge of the laws, customs, and rights of men in a state or community, necessary for the due administration of…
general
10% interchangeable
Jurisprudence is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
Orderly arrangement; preparation; provision.
general
10% interchangeable
Ordinance is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a comp…
general
10% interchangeable
Code is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
The quality of being just; conformity to the principles of righteousness and rectitude in all things; strict performance of moral obligations; practi…
general
10% interchangeable
Justice is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
Legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion; jurisdiction; authori…
general
10% interchangeable
Authority is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
Going before; anterior; preceding; antecedent; as, precedent services.
general
10% interchangeable
Precedent is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
Equality of rights; natural justice or right; the giving, or desiring to give, to each man his due, according to reason, and the law of God to man; f…
general
10% interchangeable
Equity is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
An inclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different building; also, a space opening from a street a…
general
10% interchangeable
Court is connected to law, but it names a particular institution, source, principle or purpose rather than replacing the word law in every sentence.
