
MIDTERM IN LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION
Quiz by Dyann Ignacio
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What language did many legal terms in English law originally come from?
The term 'jury' comes from which language?
What does the Latin term 'habeas corpus' literally mean?
The word 'attorney' originally meant:
Which historical document from 1215 influenced legal terminology?
The term 'defendant' comes from the Latin word meaning:
What does 'pro bono' mean?
The term 'verdict' combines words meaning:
Which profession historically kept legal records and documents?
The word 'court' originally referred to:
What does 'subpoena' literally mean in Latin?
The term 'plaintiff' comes from a word meaning:
What does 'affidavit' mean in Latin?
The concept of 'precedent' in law means:
What does 'litigation' derive from?
The term 'bail' originally referred to:
Who starts a civil lawsuit?
What is a complaint in civil litigation?
What does 'discovery' mean in civil law?
What is a deposition?
What does 'damages' mean in civil court?
What is a motion?
What is a summons?
What does 'jurisdiction' mean?
What is a counterclaim?
What does 'injunction' mean?
What is a default judgment?
Who prosecutes criminal cases?
What is an arraignment?
What is a felony?
what is a misdemeanor?
What does 'acquittal' mean?
What does 'probable cause' mean?
What is an indictment?
What does 'Miranda rights' refer to?
What is parole?
What does 'search warrant' allow?
What is 'double jeopardy'?
What is a 'deed'?
What does 'title' mean in property law?
What is a 'mortgage'?
What does 'foreclosure' mean?
What is 'eminent domain'?
What is a 'lien'?
What is 'adverse possession'?
What does 'conveyance' mean?
What is 'due process'?
What is 'judicial review'?
What is an 'executive order'?
What does 'veto' mean?