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Law

Rules enforced by authority

Invasion of privacy

Sharing private info without consent

Assault

Threat or attempt to harm

Criminal Law

Laws about crimes and punishment

Consent

To agree or approve

Legal Disability

something that prevents a person from entering a contract

Reportable Incident

Event harming safety or health

Living will

Document declaring wishes regarding life support

Liable

Legally responsible

Code of ethics

Rules for moral behavior

Implied contract

Unspoken agreement

Policy

Rule or guideline

Contract

Legal agreement; must have offer, acceptance, and consideration

Notarized

Officially verified signature

Prudent

Careful or cautious

Harassment

Abuse due to personal traits like race, religion, age, gender, or disability

Implied Consent

Approval shown by actions

Libel

False written statement that hurts someone's reputation

Slander

False spoken statement that hurts someone's reputation

Torts

Civil wrongs

Felony

Crime with possibility of over one year in jail

Negligence

Carelessness or failure to act

Bill of Rights

Document protecting rights

Bioethics

Ethics about life and medicine

Civil Law

Law for personal disputes

Defamatory

Hurtful to reputation

Exempt

Free from responsibility

Expressed contract

Written or verbal approval

False imprisionment

Holding someone against will

Emancipated

Legally an adult before 18

Battery

Unwanted physical touch

Appropriate

Correct or suitable

Advocates

People who support others

Unbiased

Without prejudice

Incapacitated

Unable to function normally

Conduct

Behavior or actions

Gross miscounduct

Serious bad behavior, usually leading to job dismissal

Minor

Under legal age

Impartial

Fair; not biased

Obligation

Moral or legal duty

Expressed contracts

Written agreement

Dilemma

Difficult choice or problem