Law lexicon
Action Case- Cause, suit, or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice.
Additur - An increase by a judge in the amount of damages awarded by a jury.
Adjective law - Also, procedural law. That body of law which governs the process of protecting the rights under substantive law.
Adjudication - Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the judgment given.
Administrative agencies - Agencies created by the legislative branch of government to administer laws pertaining to specific areas such as taxes, transportation, and labour.
Administrator - 1. One who administers the estate of a person who dies without a will. ; 2. A court official.
Admiralty law - Also, maritime law. That body of law relating to ships, shipping, marine commerce and navigation, transportation of persons or property by sea, etc.
Admissible evidence - Evidence that can be legally and properly introduced in a civil or criminal trial.
Source: Jurist International.
