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The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often requiring money as security for court appearance.

Bail

The body of law governing taxation and financial obligations to the state.

Tax Law

The body of law governing the entry, residence, and status of non-citizens.

Immigration Law

A formal agreement between sovereign states governed by international law.

Treaty

A formal change or addition to a constitution, law, or legal document.

Amendment

The supreme and independent authority of a state to govern itself.

Sovereignty

Legal protection ensuring that diplomats are not subject to the host country’s jurisdiction.

Diplomatic Immunity

Law protecting inventions, literary and artistic works, and trademarks.

Intellectual Property Law

The coexistence of multiple legal systems within one jurisdiction.

Legal Pluralism

A system of law based on comprehensive written codes and statutes.

Civil Law System

A legal system based on judicial precedents and court decisions.

Common Law System

The punishment imposed by a court on a person found guilty of a crime.

Sentence

The individual or organization accused or sued in a court of law.

Defendant

The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an accused individual in a criminal trial.

Prosecution

A court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce evidence.

Subpoena

A serious criminal offense, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

Felony

The total property, rights, and obligations a person possesses, especially at death.

Estate

Entering or remaining on someone else’s property without legal permission.

Trespass

The unlawful taking of another person’s property with intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

Theft

A system of rules created and enforced by a government or authority to regulate human behavior and ensure justice.

Law