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ab initio - Etymology latin-meaning from the beginning.
ABA - Acronym for American Bar Association.
abandonment (child) - To leave a child with no intention of returning.
abandonment (spouse) - To leave a spouse with no intention of returning.
abatement - a reduction to an amount that is owed
abstract of title - A summary history of a piece of land that lists any transfers in ownership, or liabilities attached to it, ie, mortgages.
abstract of trust - A summarized version of a living trust document.
abut - A shared boundary.
accessory - Someoning aiding or contributing to a crime.
accomplice - A person who voluntarily joins in on a crime with another person.
accord - An amicable agreement between parties.
accord and satisfaction - An agreement to settle for less than what is owed to settle a dispute between parties.
acknowledgment - A statement made in front of either a notary public or other public official authorized to administer oaths stating that a paper was actually signed by you.
ACLU - Acronym for the American Civil Liberties Union.
acquittal - When the jury finds a defendant not guilty.
act of God - An event caused by the forces of nature that are unpreventable bu humans, ie, tonadoes, hurricanes, etc.
act of nature - An event caused by the forces of nature that are unpreventable bu humans, ie, tonadoes, hurricanes, etc.
action - A legal or judicial proceeding.
actual damages - The amount of money paid to a litigant to cover actual costs of the injury.
actus reus - An act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime.

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