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Which term refers to a person who brings a legal action in court?
Which term refers to a person who brings a legal action in court?
What is the meaning of 'insider trading'?
What is the meaning of 'insider trading'?
What does the term 'fraud' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'fraud' specifically refer to?
Which option best describes 'actual damages'?
Which option best describes 'actual damages'?
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Which of the following terms describes someone who helps or encourages another in committing a crime?
Which of the following terms describes someone who helps or encourages another in committing a crime?
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What characterizes a 'climactic' moment?
What characterizes a 'climactic' moment?
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What does the term 'imposed' imply in a legal context?
What does the term 'imposed' imply in a legal context?
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What does 'forensic' refer to in a legal context?
What does 'forensic' refer to in a legal context?
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What does 'confidential information' imply?
What does 'confidential information' imply?
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Which of the following best defines 'sanction'?
Which of the following best defines 'sanction'?
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Study Notes
Legal Vocabulary
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Forensic: Relating to the investigation of facts or evidence in court.
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Emotive: Characterized by feeling.
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Climactic: Consisting of or causing a decisive moment.
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Archetype: A model or original pattern.
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Archetypal: Of an original pattern on which other things are modeled.
Narrative and Characters in Legal Contexts
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Narrative: An account detailing an act or event.
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Protagonist: The main character in a fictional work. Often the plaintiff in a legal narrative.
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Perpetrator: Someone who commits wrongdoing; often the defendant.
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Plaintiff: The person initiating a lawsuit.
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Defendant: The person against whom a lawsuit is brought.
Legal Actions and Entities
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Tort: A wrongful act for which damages can be claimed.
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Insider Trading: Buying or selling stock based on non-public information.
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Abettor: Someone who helps or encourages wrongdoing.
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Lawsuit: A legal proceeding to seek a remedy.
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Accessory: A supplementary component enhancing capability. Could relate to evidence or circumstantial involvement.
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Accomplice: A person participating in a plan.
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Breach: An opening or gap, often used metaphorically in legal contexts (e.g., breach of contract).
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Prosecutor: An official conducting criminal cases for the state.
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Conspirator: A member of a plot to commit harmful or illegal acts.
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Aide: An assistant.
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Disclosure: The act of revealing something.
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Confidential: Kept secret.
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Sentence: A grammatically correct string of words; in legal context, judicial punishment.
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Leak: The unauthorized release of information.
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Illegal: Prohibited by law.
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Damage: Harm or injury. (See also below "Actual Damages").
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Lawful: Allowed by law.
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Fraud: Intentional deception causing injury.
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Imposed: Officially made obligatory.
Legal Processes and Evidence
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Raid: A sudden attack; in legal context this might be described as a police raid searching for evidence.
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Sanction: Official permission or approval.
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Conspicuous: Easily noticeable.
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Burst: A sudden, violent opening.
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Agreement: Harmony of opinions, actions, or characters; essential in legal contracts.
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Burden: A weight or responsibility to bear; (e.g., burden of proof).
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Deed: A legal document transferring property.
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Proof: Evidence establishing the truth.
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Trial: The process of testing something; a court proceeding.
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Appeal: A formal request for a higher court to review a decision.
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Property: Something owned.
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Cause: The events leading to an outcome.
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Suspect: To distrust; to think something is likely.
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Commit: To carry out an action; often used in the phrase "commit a crime."
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Injured Party: Someone harmed in an accident or crime.
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Actual Damages: Compensation for provable losses.
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Confidential Information: Information with restricted access. Often implies potential legal ramifications if shared.
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