| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | actus reus | criminal act |
| 2. | affidavit | written sworn statement |
| 3. | alibi | claim of being elsewhere |
| 4. | answer | defendant’s written response |
| 5. | appeal | request for higher court review |
| 6. | arbitration | private dispute resolution by arbitrator |
| 7. | arraignment | first court appearance on charges |
| 8. | attorney | lawyer authorized to act |
| 9. | bail | money securing court appearance |
| 10. | bankruptcy | legal process for debt relief |
| 11. | beneficiary | person receiving a benefit |
| 12. | bequest | gift made by will |
| 13. | breach | violation of duty or contract |
| 14. | brief | written legal argument |
| 15. | complaint | document starting a civil case |
| 16. | consideration | something exchanged in a contract |
| 17. | contract | binding legal agreement |
| 18. | conviction | formal finding of guilt |
| 19. | corporation | separate legal business entity |
| 20. | counsel | lawyer or legal advice |
| 21. | cross-examination | questioning opposing witness |
| 22. | custody | legal control of a person |
| 23. | damages | money awarded for loss |
| 24. | deed | document transferring property ownership |
| 25. | defendant | person sued or accused |
| 26. | defense | side opposing a claim or charge |
| 27. | deposition | sworn out-of-court testimony |
| 28. | discovery | pretrial exchange of information |
| 29. | divorce | legal end of marriage |
| 30. | duress | pressure destroying free choice |
| 31. | easement | right to use another’s land |
| 32. | estate | person’s property and interests |
| 33. | estoppel | bar against inconsistent claims |
| 34. | evidence | proof presented in a case |
| 35. | executor | person administering a will |
| 36. | felony | serious crime |
| 37. | fiduciary | bound to act for another |
| 38. | foreclosure | forced sale after loan default |
| 39. | fraud | intentional deception for gain |
| 40. | guardian | person legally caring for another |
| 41. | habeas corpus | challenge to unlawful detention |
| 42. | hearing | court proceeding on an issue |
| 43. | hearsay | out-of-court statement offered as proof |
| 44. | holding | court’s legal ruling |
| 45. | immunity | protection from legal liability |
| 46. | impeachment | attack on witness credibility |
| 47. | indemnity | protection against loss or liability |
| 48. | indictment | formal criminal charge |
| 49. | infringement | unauthorized use violating rights |
| 50. | injunction | court order to do or stop |
| 51. | insolvency | inability to pay debts |
| 52. | intestate | without a valid will |
| 53. | judgment | court’s final decision |
| 54. | jurisdiction | court’s legal authority |
| 55. | juror | member of a jury |
| 56. | jury | group deciding facts at trial |
| 57. | lease | contract for temporary possession |
| 58. | liability | legal responsibility for harm or debt |
| 59. | lien | legal claim on property |
| 60. | litigation | process of taking legal action |
| 61. | majority opinion | main opinion of the court |
| 62. | mandamus | order compelling official action |
| 63. | mediation | assisted negotiation by neutral third party |
| 64. | mens rea | criminal intent |
| 65. | misdemeanor | less serious crime |
| 66. | mortgage | loan secured by property |
| 67. | motion | formal request to a court |
| 68. | negligence | failure to use reasonable care |
| 69. | oath | solemn promise to tell truth |
| 70. | objection | formal protest in court |
| 71. | offer | proposal to form a contract |
| 72. | perjury | lying under oath |
| 73. | plaintiff | person who brings a lawsuit |
| 74. | plea | defendant’s formal court response |
| 75. | pleading | formal written court statement |
| 76. | precedent | earlier case guiding later decisions |
| 77. | principal | person represented by an agent |
| 78. | probable cause | reasonable basis for belief |
| 79. | prosecution | side bringing criminal charges |
| 80. | remedy | legal means of redress |
| 81. | res judicata | claim cannot be relitigated |
| 82. | search warrant | order allowing a search |
| 83. | sentence | punishment imposed by court |
| 84. | settlement | agreement resolving a dispute |
| 85. | standing | right to bring a case |
| 86. | statute | written law enacted by legislature |
| 87. | stipulation | agreed fact or procedure |
| 88. | subpoena | order to appear or produce |
| 89. | testimony | statement given under oath |
| 90. | title | legal ownership of property |
| 91. | tort | civil wrong causing legal liability |
| 92. | trademark | protected brand name or symbol |
| 93. | trial | formal court examination of facts |
| 94. | trust | property held for beneficiaries |
| 95. | venue | proper location for trial |
| 96. | verdict | jury’s formal decision |
| 97. | voir dire | jury selection questioning |
| 98. | waiver | voluntary surrender of a right |
| 99. | warrant | court authorization for action |
| 100. | witness | person giving evidence |