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LEGAL TERM
Private Law (Civil Law)
The body of law governing disputes between private parties
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Public Law
Law involving the government as a party
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Contract Law
Agreements between parties with legal obligations
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Tort Law
Civil wrongs independent of contracts
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Criminal Law
Government prosecution of violations
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Felony
Serious criminal offense, >1 year imprisonment
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Misdemeanor
Less serious criminal offense, <1 year
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Plaintiff
The party who initiates a lawsuit
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Defendant
The party being accused or sued
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Burden of Proof
The obligation to prove claims in court
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Meeting of the Minds
Mutual agreement on contract terms
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Consideration
Exchange of value in a contract