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Dictionary of Legal Terms

A comprehensive glossary of legal terms from A to Z.

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A contrario

Reasoning by contrast (argumentum a contrario).

A fortiori

Reasoning 'even more'; if it applies to a minor matter, then it applies to a more serious matter (or vice versa) based on logic.

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A posteriori

A Latin phrase/term or general legal term meaning: Based on experience/observation; from facts to conclusions.

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A priori

A Latin phrase/term or general legal term meaning: Based on reasoning before experience/observation; from general to specific principles.

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Aanmaning

A court's reprimand/warning to the losing party to voluntarily comply with the verdict.

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Aanwijzing

Court's instruction/determination regarding the implementation of auctions/executions in certain practices.

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Ab initio

A Latin phrase/rule in law that means: From the beginning; from the outset.

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Abolition

The elimination of charges by the President to a person or group of people who have committed a criminal act.

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Summary examination procedure

Examination of cases punishable by imprisonment or confinement for a maximum of three months and/or a fine of a maximum of seven thousand five hundred rupiahs and minor insults, except for traffic violations.

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Minor criminal offense examination procedure

Criminal acts punishable by imprisonment or confinement for a maximum of three months and/or a fine of a maximum of seven thousand five hundred rupiahs, and minor insults.

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Acceleration clause

A provision that allows a creditor to demand payment of the entire outstanding debt if certain events of default occur.

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Accessory

An additional agreement that is valid and legitimate according to the principal agreement.

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Actio in pauliana

A legal claim for the declaration of nullity of all non-mandatory actions taken by the debtor, which cause the creditor to be harmed (Article 1341 of the Civil Code).

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