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Ignoratio elenchi

the conclusion to be proved. An advocate's misunderstanding of an opponent's position, manifested by an argument that fails to address the

Collusive proceeding and fraudulent proceeding

verdict of the court in his favour and against his opponent by practising fraud on the court. Such a proceeding is

Fraudulent proceeding

verdict of the court in his favour and against his opponent by practicing fraud on the Court. Such a proceeding is

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Cross buttock

in which the wrestler turns his left side to his opponent places his left leg across both legs of his opponent

Avoidance

Law Dict. Also the meeting, by new matter, of an opponent's pleading. See CONFESSION AND AVOIDANCE

Permiss

which a thing is committed to the decision of ones opponent

VerbarSimiliter

either party in pleading accepts the issue tendered by his opponent called sometimes a joinder in issue

Smothered mate

by his own men This can only occur when an opponent moves a knight into a position to give a check

Admissions in evidence

Admissions in evidence, concessions of certain facts by an opponent. See NOTICE TO ADMIT.

Cross-examination

evidence of the questioner's witnesses. (b) contradicting that of the opponent's witnesses. (c) on a region of facts not previously entered

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