to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court
a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement
a matter that is to be dealt with in a court of law
the place in which legal proceedings are conducted
a court that decides on family matters such as divorce
a higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts to determine if there were errors
an order given by a judge or court regarding a case
disrespect or disobedience toward a court and its rules
(of a court case) to listen, examine, and judge based on the evidence presented, statements given, etc.
(law) an official gathering in a court of law, especially without the presence of the jury, to find out information about a case and listen to evidence
an official process in a court of law to settle a legal matter
to serve as a legal or business representative
an enclosed area in a courtroom where the defendant sits during trial
the place in a courtroom where a witness sits to give evidence
to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true
to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime
a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision
a person who appeals in a higher court against a decision made in a lower court
a formal statement in which a judge disagrees with the opinion or decision of the majority
to initiate legal action against another party or person
the formal procedure of resolving disputes through the court system
(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation
to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime
a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty
a meeting or process before a trial to plan the case and decide what will be discussed in court
a short break during a court trial
to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review
a civic obligation requiring individuals to serve as members of a jury in a court of law
(law) a person or party involved in a legal case
to confirm a legal decision or judgment
a specific crime someone is accused of
to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime or misdemeanor
