Law Glossary

Glossary of Legal Terms

The following list contains some of the most commonly used legal terms, but it isn’t a complete list. To search for a word, simply click on a letter in the A-Z list and scroll down to find the word you want.

Acquittal

An acquittal is the absolution of a defendant from the charge(s) filed against them. This could be taken in two ways.

Abduction

Abduction is a severe offense that often involves the use of coercion, force, and deceit to deprive an individual of their control or freedom over their movements.

Bail

Bail is the concept that helps individuals to release from prison.

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