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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Debtor
A person or organisation that owes a debt.
Declaration of truth
This is an acknowledgment by a person making an application that what they have said is true and correct. Knowingly making a false statement in a declaration of truth is an offence under section 153A of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008.
Defendant
A person responding to a civil matter.
Deponent
The person who is swearing or affirming the affidavit.
