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adoptive
adoptive 1 a : having adopted [an parent] b : having been adopted [an child] 2 : made or acquired by accepting as one's own the words or actions of another [to constitute an admission…defendant must...
additur
Seventh Amendment and so is not permissible in federal courts. Many state courts allow additur, however, when the defendant agrees to the increased award on the condition that the court deny plaintiff's motion for a new trial.
ad damnum
ad damnum [Latin, in accordance with the loss] : the claim for damages in a civil lawsuit [defendant's motion seeking to reduce the ad damnum demanded in the complaint]
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accused
pl: accused : a person who has been arrested for or formally charged with a crime : the defendant in a criminal case [the shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial "U.S. Constitution amend.
acceptance of responsibility
acceptance of responsibility :a convicted federal defendant's acknowledgment of and remorse for his or her crime such that the sentencing judge has the discretion under
absolve
107 (1995)"] 2 : to determine to be free of fault, guilt, or liability [a jury absolved the defendant of any negligence "Harbaugh v. Darr, 438 P.2d 74 (1968)"]
burden of proof
(as a judge or jury) regarding that fact or issue [the burden of proof is sometimes upon the defendant to show his incompetency "W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr."] compare standard of proof NOTE: The
co-conspirator
the conspiracy is admissible as evidence, but there must be other evidence establishing both the conspiracy and the defendant's participation.
detinet
detinet [Medieval Latin, he/she withholds] : a common-law action alleging that the defendant is withholding money or items owed (as under a contract) compare detinuit
custody
custody to be entitled to habeas corpus protection. preventive custody : custody of a person (as a criminal defendant awaiting trial) for the purpose of preventing further possible dangerous or criminal behavior pro·tec·tive custody : physical custody
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