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Flashcards by Scott Hekking, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Scott Hekking
over 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Common law | The part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. |
| Judges | A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court. |
| Magistrates | A civil officer who administers the law. |
| Prosecuted | Institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organisation), criminal. |
| Penalised | Subject to a penalty or punishment, not necessarily criminal. |
| Social contract | We agree to follow laws to ensure the efficient function of a society. |
| Torts | A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability. |
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