Court

Affidavit
An affidavit is a written statement made under oath before an officer of the court, a notary public, or another person legally authorized to certify the statement.
Emancipation
Emancipation is the legal process by which a minor is granted the freedom to assume certain legal responsibilities normally associated only with adults. This status is typically granted by a court.
Jury
A jury is a group composed of peers of the parties or a cross-section of the community, summoned and sworn to decide on the facts in issue at a trial.
Pleading
A pleading is a formal document submitted to a court, outlining the facts and legal grounds that constitute a plaintiff's cause of action or a defendant's grounds of defense. This document delineates the dispute and serves as the foundation for the legal proceedings.
Remedy
In legal terms, a remedy is the means by which a court enforces a right, imposes a penalty, or makes another court order to impose its will. This includes the relief provided for a violation of a legal right.
Writ
A Writ is a legal order issued by the authority and in the name of the state to compel a person to do something specified. It is issued by a court or other competent tribunal and contains specific instructions for action.

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