Search results for: “international criminal court part 15”
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Sheriff
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Sheriff Meaning of Sheriff A county officer representing the executive or administrative power of the state within his county. See Blackburn v Brorein, (Fla.) 70 So.2d 293. His functions include the […]
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Affirmance
The confirmation of a voidable act by the party acting, who is to be bound thereby. The term is in accuracy to be distinguished from ratification, which is a recognition of the validity or binding force, as against the party ratifying, or some act performed by another person, […]
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Affirmance
The confirmation of a voidable act by the party acting, who is to be bound thereby. The term is in accuracy to be distinguished from ratification, which is a recognition of the validity or binding force, as against the party ratifying, or some act performed by another person, […]
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Panel
Panel Meaning in the U.S. Court System In appellate cases, a group of judges (usually three) assigned to decide the case. (2) In the jury selection process, the group of potential jurors. (3) The list of attorneys who are both available and qualified to serve as court-appointed counsel for […]
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Panel
Panel Meaning in the U.S. Court System In appellate cases, a group of judges (usually three) assigned to decide the case. (2) In the jury selection process, the group of potential jurors. (3) The list of attorneys who are both available and qualified to serve as court-appointed counsel for […]
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Question
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Question Meaning of Question An interrogatory, an inquiry. A point at issue between parties ; a subject of investigation or debate. Question Alternative […]
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Pleading
A written statement delivered by a party to a cause containing a concise statement of the material facts upon which such party relies. A pleading should not contain the evidence by which the material facts pleaded are to be proved, although no Averment must be omitted which is […]
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Guilty
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Guilty Meaning of Guilty The state or condition of a person who has committed a crime, misdemeanor, or offense. This word implies a malicious intent, and must be applied to something universally allowed […]
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Guilty
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Guilty Meaning of Guilty The state or condition of a person who has committed a crime, misdemeanor, or offense. This word implies a malicious intent, and must be applied to something universally allowed […]
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Manslaughter
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Manslaughter Meaning of Manslaughter The unlawful killing of a human being without any malice , either express or implied . See Stevenson v United States , 162 U.S. 313, 16 S.Ct. 839, 40 L.Ed. 980. Not a […]
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Perjury
While statutory definitions of the term may vary slightly, generally, it is the wilful and corrupt false swearing or affirming, after an oath lawfully administered in the course of a judicial or quasi -judicial proceeding , as to some matter material to the issue or point in […]
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Ultra Vires
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Ultra Vires Meaning of Ultra Vires Literally the term means beyond powers. In relation to corporations, an act is said to be ultra vires when it is beyond the purpose or power of a corporation, when such […]