Terminology Quiz

1. A word-for-word or verbatim copy of the record of a trial hearing or other proceeding.
4. To stop or interrupt progress.
6. A monetary penalty imposed upon a person convicted of an offense.
10. To void; to cancel.
12. The finding by a jury; the jury’s decision.
14. Failure to perform some duty act or work.
16. Evidence or a statement given by a competent witness under oath or affirmation.
17. Release; remove; dismiss.
19. A party in a lawsuit.
22. That which is or may be presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument.
23. A written legal document.
24. The place where court is regularly held and the seat occupied by the judge during court.
25. An amount charged for services performed by the court.

2. To reexamine judicially.
3. A written assurance as a notice of actions or events that have occurred.
5. The court's docket of cases set for hearing.
7. A body in government to which the administration of justice is delegated.
8. The proceedings in a court where the issues between the parties are heard and decision upon the issues made.
9. One who testifies to what he has seen heard or otherwise observed; one who gives testimony under oath or affirmation in person by oral or written deposition or by affidavit.
11. A law.
13. The conditional release of a convicted prisoner after partial service of the sentence imposed.
15. A person who has reached the age of eighteen (18) years.
18. A writ authorizing some act; order by a judge to arrest a person conduct a search seize an item etc.
20. A suit or judicial proceeding.
21. A lawsuit in which the party against whom it is filed does not dispute it.