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To help you understand some of the legal language, you will find this legal glossary useful. We include English and Latin terms that are in common use in law. Just click on the word or expression to find the definition:
| ELEMENTS OF CRIME |
| (1) the basic components of crime; (2) in a specific crime, the essential features of that crime as specified by law or statute. |
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| EMBEZZLEMENT |
| The misappropriation of property already in possession of the defendant. Also, the unlawful conversion of the personal property of another, by a person to whom it has been entrusted by (or for) its rightful owner. |
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| ENTRAPMENT |
| An improper or illegal inducement to crime by agents of enforcement. Also, a defense that may be raised when such inducements occur. |
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| EQUITY |
| A sentencing principle, based upon concerns with social equality, which holds that similar crimes should be punished with the same degree of severity, regardless of the social or personal characteristics of offenders. |
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| ESPIONAGE |
| The unlawful act of spying for a foreign government. |
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| EITHER-WAY OFFENCE |
| (see INDICTABLE OFFENCE, SUMMARY OFFENCE) An offence for which the accused may elect the case to be dealt with either summarily by the magistrates or by committal to the Crown Court to be tried by jury |
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| ENFORCEMENT |
| Method of pursuing a civil action after judgment has been made in favour of a party. Process carried out by Magistrates Court to collect fines and other monetary orders made in the Crown Court |
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| ENTRY OF JUDGMENT |
| Decision of the Court in favour of one or other of the parties |
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| ESTATE |
| The rights and assets of a person in property |
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| EXEMPLI GRATIA |
| Used when qualifying a statement by explaining through a relevant example |
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| EX GRATIA |
| An Ex Gratia payment would be awarded without the acceptance of any liability or blame |
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| EXECUTION |
| (see LEVY) Seizure of debtors goods following non payment of a Court order |
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| EXECUTOR |
| A person or persons specified to carry out the provisions of a will |
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| EXEMPT |
| To be freed from liability or allegiance |
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| EXHIBIT |
| Item or document referred to in an affidavit or used as evidence during a Court trial or hearing |
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| EXPERT WITNESS |
| Person employed to give evidence on a subject in which they are qualified or have expertise |
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