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  • The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often requiring money as security for court appearance.
    Bail
  • The punishment imposed by a court on a person found guilty of a crime.
    Sentence
  • The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an accused individual in a criminal trial.
    Prosecution
  • The body of law governing the entry, residence, and status of non-citizens.
    Immigration Law
  • The individual or organization accused or sued in a court of law.
    Defendant
  • A system of rules created and enforced by a government or authority to regulate human behavior and ensure justice.
    Law
  • Law protecting inventions, literary and artistic works, and trademarks.
    Intellectual Property Law
  • Entering or remaining on someone else’s property without legal permission.
    Trespass
  • The coexistence of multiple legal systems within one jurisdiction.
    Legal Pluralism
  • The unlawful taking of another person’s property with intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
    Theft
  • A court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
    Subpoena
  • A legal system based on judicial precedents and court decisions.
    Common Law System
  • A system of law based on comprehensive written codes and statutes.
    Civil Law System
  • A formal change or addition to a constitution, law, or legal document.
    Amendment
  • The body of law governing taxation and financial obligations to the state.
    Tax Law
  • A serious criminal offense, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
    Felony
  • 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
  • The total property, rights, and obligations a person possesses, especially at death.
    Estate
  • A formal agreement between sovereign states governed by international law.
    Treaty
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