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Judge
JUDGE To make a decision or reach a conclusion after examining all the factual evidence presented. To form an opinion after evaluating the facts and applying the law. A public officer chosen or elected to preside over and to administer the law in a court of justice; one who controls the... Read more |
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verdict
verdict in law, official decision of a jury respecting questions of fact that the judge has laid before it. In the United States, verdicts must be unanimous in federal courts, but majority verdicts are constitutionally permissible in state courts. The jury may be instructed to render a general... Read more |
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International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice principal judicial organ of the United Nations, established by chapter 14 of the UN Charter. It superseded the Permanent Court of International Justice (see World Court ), and its statute for the most part repeats that of the former tribunal. The court consists of 15... Read more |
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Referee
REFEREE A judicial officer who presides over civil hearings but usually does not have the authority or power to render judgment. Referees are usually appointed by a judge in the district in which the judge presides. Referees aid the judge by hearing certain matters and by making recommendations... Read more |
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Arbiter
ARBITER [ Latin, One who attends something to view it as a spectator or witness.] Any person who is given an absolute power to judge and rule on a matter in dispute. An arbiter is usually chosen or appointed by parties or by a court on their behalf. The decision of an arbiter is made according to... Read more |
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mufti
mufti , in Islamic law, attorney or judicial/religious scholar who writes his opinion ( fatwa ) on legal subjects for private clients or to assist judges in deciding cases. The recorded opinions of the muftis are a valuable source of information for the actual working of Islamic law as opposed to... Read more |
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Special Term
SPECIAL TERM In court practice in some jurisdictions, a branch of the court system held by a single judge for hearing and deciding motions and equitable actions in the first instance. This type of term is called special to distinguish it from a general term, which is ordinarily held by three... Read more |
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Saint Celestine I
Saint Celestine I , d. 432, pope (422-32), an Italian; successor of St. Boniface I. The opposition of St. Cyril of Alexandria to Nestorianism inspired both sides to appeal to the pope, who judged that Nestorius should be excommunicated if he refused to retract. Celestine sent legates to the... Read more |
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Recall
Recall BIBLIOGRAPHY Recall is an electoral procedure that allows citizens to vote on whether or not a public official should be removed from office. It is distinct from an impeachment, which involves a formal trial. A recall is simply a special election open to all voters in the area... Read more |
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Law and Justice
LAW AND JUSTICE: IMPORTANT EVENTS OF THE 1970s197019 Jan. President Richard Nixon nominates G. Harrold Carsweli for Supreme Court justice. On 8 April the Senate cites Carswell's weak on civil rights record in rejecting the nomination.18 Feb. The trial of the Chicago Seven ends with an acquittal of... Read more |
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'EYES OF THE MAGTF' RETURN TO RIFLEMAN ROOTS; MARINE AIR CONTROL SQUADRON-2...
...success," he added. "No matter what their job or specialty is they all have a common trait and bond; they are all basic riflemen, and I hope they all took away some traits to...Marines that we do have the ability to lead." For any query... |
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DIFFERENT FOCUS | PERRY CONCERNED WITH ON-FIELD MATTERS THIS TIME AROUND
...sciatic condition that limited his ability to bend over, let alone block...after games. Whether it's all enough to get the Bears to forget...sure where he's going to be all the time. "I think as an offensive...Butler in 1985. "We really liked all year Paul's ... |
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REBEL BLACK BEAR SELECTED AS NEW ON- FIELD MASCOT FOR OLE MISS REBELS
...Bear as the new on-field mascot for the...Having listened to all of those groups...selecting a new on-field mascot for the...and ideas from all groups in the...have turned this matter over to ... |
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Southern Illinois' Turner making name for himself on field
...realized what happened or, for that matter, broke out of his on-field tunnel vision."You break the...Even Elmer McDaniel, SIU's All-American center and a man who...confident in Turner's blocking ability he has him in the center during... |
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Success stories: Derricott, Ivy: ; Both have become stars in classroom as...
...classroom as well as on field DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITERSThey...scholarship for his athletic abilities. His efforts were acknowledged...anything to get by. All I wanted to do was play...he said. To make matters worse, Derricott ... |
 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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CATO-MERIDIAN SPORTS ON FIELD, IN COURT; TEAM PRACTICES BEGIN, WHILE PARENTS...
...opportunity because we all love to play," he said...the Blue Devils to play all games on the road this...commissioner of education" in matters such as this. Lawyer...said the court has the ability to deal with the question...the timeliness of the ... |
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Leftwich wants to stay on field ... and with Jaguars
...people will stop questioning my ability to play the game of football...football games, does it really matter?" Leftwich said. "I don't think it really matters. ... I don't call Jack...don't get too caught up in all of that," Del Rio said...having a healthy ... |
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DIBBINI STANDS OUT ON FIELD MIGHTY MITE PLAYING BIG FOR PALMDALE.(News)
...Writer PALMDALE - Like all competitive athletes...Mike and Murad - who were All-America selections at...might get too mad and take all their anger and strength...soccer. ``It's just a matter of not acting scared and...maneuverability, quickness and ... |
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Lions' Humphrey just glad to be on field
...Pa. -- It doesn't matter to him where he plays...wore a wristband with all the plays on it during...the Lions have lacked all season. After catching...over."Humphrey's ability after the catch was no...corner. It doesn't matter. This year ... |
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Mirer realizes that teammates' respect must be earned on field.(Sports)
...Mirer, in the end it may all come down to confidence...strength, even his ability to read defenses. It...play well as a team, all that stuff takes care...any of them. They've all been very supportive and...this year was in town a matter of ... |
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