Legal terms
The law is difficult and is often described in technical language. Our glossary provides short descriptions of legal words and terms you will find on this website.
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Accused person
A person charged with a criminal offence.
Adjourn
To move the date of a court hearing; to close the court; to resume at a later date or time.
Affidavit
A written statement made on oath, given instead of verbal evidence.
Affirmation
A declaration made instead of taking an oath.
Applicant
A person seeking a court order.
Arbitration
A hearing of civil disputes under $10,000.
