Handbook of Legal Terminology - University of Mississippi

Handbook of Legal Terminology

Fourth Edition 2020

Revised and edited by Randy Pierce Director

William Charlton Research Counsel II

Carole Murphey Research Counsel II

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Reasonable efforts were made to define the words and phrases in this handbook in general terms. However, if the reader desires a precise definition of a term pertaining to a criminal matter or civil action, then please refer to the applicable statute(s) or rule(s). Copyright ? 2020, Mississippi Judicial College, University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677

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AB INITIO ABROGATE ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY ABSTRACT OF RECORD

ABSTRACT OF TITLE ABUSE OF PROCESS ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT ACCOMPLICE

Latin: "From the beginning."

To annul, cancel or repeal an order or rule.

A total exemption from civil liability.

1. An impartial summary of the most important parts of the pleadings, testimony, exhibits and other matters from the trial court record of a case on appeal. 2. A legally authenticated copy or summary of a lower court's proceedings, e.g., a justice court's certified copy of a judgment or conviction. Compare, TRANSCRIPT.

A condensed history of landownership. Compare, DERAIGN.

A tort claiming that a legal process or procedure has been used for an improper purpose.

One who assisted a person who has committed a felony from being apprehended, arrested or convicted.

One who acted or contributed as an assistant or instigator to the commission of a crime.

One who is implicated in the commission of a crime.

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