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stet
stet [Latin, let it stand, third person singular present subjunctive of stare to stand] : an order staying all proceedings in an action used esp. in Maryland … third person singular present subjunctive of stare to stand] : an order staying all proceedings in an action used esp. in Maryland
question
even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence. leading question : a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer [leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a … : a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer [leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony "Federal Rules
oyez
hear, from Latin audire] used by a court officer (as a bailiff) to gain the attention of people present at the commencement of a judicial proceeding … [Anglo-French oyez! hear ye!, from Old French oiez oyez, imperative plural of oir to hear, from Latin audire] used by a court officer (as a bailiff) to gain the attention of people present at the commencement of
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misconduct
for professional conduct ;also : an attorney's and esp. a prosecutor's use of deceptive or reprehensible methods in presenting a case to a jury d : impermissible behavior by a juror (as communicating about the case with
dubitante
dubitante [Latin, ablative singular masculine of dubitans, present participle of dubitare to doubt] : having doubts used of a judge who expresses doubt about but does … dubitante [Latin, ablative singular masculine of dubitans, present participle of dubitare to doubt] : having doubts used of a judge who expresses doubt about but does not dissent from a decision reached by a court
do
2 : commit [did this act of cruelty] verbal auxiliary used with the infinitive without to to form present and past tenses in legal and parliamentary language [ hereby bequeath] do business : to be engaged in … done do·ing does vt 1 : perform execute 2 : commit [did this act of cruelty] verbal auxiliary used with the infinitive without to to form present and past tenses in legal and parliamentary language [ hereby
credit
be drawn upon and repaid later compare loan b : the use of resources (as money) in the present obtained by the debtor's promise to repay the creditor in the future usually with interest as compensation to
come forward
come forward : to make a presentation of something to the court usually used with with [must come forward with materials to show that there … come forward : to make a presentation of something to the court usually used with with [must come forward with materials to show that there is a genuine issue of fact "J.
adversary process
courts use to resolve disputes. Through the adversary process, each side in a dispute has the right to present its case as persuasively as possible, subject to the rules of evidence, and an independent fact finder, either
Theatre
1933 (22 & 23 Geo. 5, c. 51). It includes any premises intended principally or wholly for the presentation of moving pictures, dramatic performances or stage entertainments. [Weekly Holidays Act, 1942, s. 2 (e)] Theatre, is any … moving pictures, dramatic performances or stage entertainments. [Weekly Holidays Act, 1942, s. 2 (e)] Theatre, is any edifice used for the performance of dramatic or operatic or other representations, plays or performance, Delite Talkies v. Jabalpur Corpora-tion,
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