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| Accomplice one who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime as a principal, accessory, or aider or abettor | One who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission of a crime as a principal, accessory, or aider or abettor |
| Judicial decision or sentence | Adjudication |
| Made or done before a marriage. | Antenuptial |
| One who makes a complaint | Complainant |
| Defendant’s claim against the plaintiff | Counterclaim |
| Court action that prevents an identical lawsuit from being filed later. | Dismissal with prejudice |
| A person incapable of being sued | Non sui juris |
| Removes a prospective juror for no reason stated. | Peremptory challenge |
| Waiting; biding time ad. | Plea in abatement |
| Temporary. | Pro tem |
| To abide by decided cases; follow previous law. | Stare decisis |
| Court with the power to review the judgment of a lower court (trial court) or tribunal | Appellate court |
| / the court officer who oversees administrative functions, especially managing the flow of cases through the court. | Clerk of court |
| Anew. | De novo |
| Evidence indicating that a defendant did not commit the crime (clears defendant from guilt). | Exculpatory evidence |
| The party lending the money | Mortgagee |
| Now for then; a decree or judgment done now as if to have the same effect as if it were done earlier | Nunc pro tunc |
| Nonreal estate; goods; chattels. | Personal property |
| Greater weight. | Preponderance |