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lawsuit or suit.
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A legal action in the civil law. Also known as a civil action.
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defendant.
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The person being sued/accused of committing the crime.
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plaintiff.
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The person who is suing. Not used in criminal law.
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liable.
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if the defendant loses the lawsuit-legally responsible for doing wrong to the plaintiff.
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injury.
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More than a cut or broken arm; but a wrong doing towards the innocent.
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damages.
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money paid to the plaintiff in a lawsuit.
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criminal action.
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a legal action in criminal law.
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defendant.
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the accused person in criminal action.
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prosecutor.
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the government lawyer who presents the case against the defendant in a criminal action.
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guilty.
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responsible for committing a crime and punished by law.
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party.
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who is directly involved in a legal matter.
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attorney or counsel.
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a lawyer.
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court.
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the place where trial takes place ; a judge or a group of judges.
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opinion.
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not personal, but official.
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blah. :]
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blah. :]
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