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defalcation

;also : an instance of such failure compare embezzle, misappropriate NOTE: Defalcation does not necessarily involve culpability or misconduct. 2 : a failure to meet a promise or expectation [the school committee's s did not end with

disqualify

disqualify -fied -fy·ing 1 : to deprive of the required qualities, properties, or conditions [a financial interest in the case that disqualified the judge] 2 : to deprive of a right or privilege esp. after a...

guest statute

or owner of a car for accidental injuries except in cases of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct called also automobile guest statute

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manifest necessity

manifest necessity : a circumstance (as an incurable pleading defect, the unavailability of an essential witness, juror misconduct, or illness of counsel) which is of such an overwhelming and unforeseeable nature that the conduct of trial

Mansfield rule

jurist who set forth the rule] : a rule that a juror's affidavit or testimony as to juror misconduct during deliberations may not be used to impeach the verdict

mistrial

mistrial : a trial that terminates without a verdict because of error, necessity, prejudicial misconduct, or a hung jury see also manifest necessity compare dismissal, trial de novo

preventive detention

preventive detention : detention of a defendant awaiting trial for the purpose of preventing further misconduct or protecting an individual or the public

report

: to make known to the proper authorities [ed the fire] e : to make a charge of misconduct against [ed him for harassment] vi 1 : to present oneself [ed for jury duty] 2 : to

Canon law

3 P.M. from 8 A.M., having previously been between 8 A.M. and noon. Canons 75 and 109, prohibiting misconduct on the part of the clergy, are given special force to by s. 12 of the (English) Clergy

revoke

e : to take back (as a license or a grant of parole or probation) esp. because of misconduct re·vok·er n

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