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Dictionary of Legal Terms

A complete glossary of legal terms from A to Z.

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A contrario

Reasoning by contrast (argumentum a contrario).

A fortiori

A reasoning of 'a fortiori'; 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 reprimand/warning from the court to the losing party to voluntarily implement the verdict.

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Aanwijzing

Instructions/determinations of the court regarding the implementation of auctions/executions in certain practices.

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Ab initio

A Latin phrase/rule in law meaning: From the beginning; since the beginning.

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Abolition

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

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Summary examination procedure

Examination of cases threatened with imprisonment or confinement for a maximum of three months and or a fine of a maximum of seven thousand five hundred rupiah and petty insults, except for traffic violations.

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Minor criminal offense examination procedure

Criminal acts that are punishable by imprisonment or confinement for a maximum of three months and or a fine of a maximum of seven thousand five hundred rupiah, and petty insults.

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Acceleration clause

A clause that allows a creditor to demand full repayment of the outstanding debt if certain events of default occur.

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Accessory

An additional agreement that is valid and binding according to the principal agreement

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Actio in pauliana

A legal claim for the annulment of any unrequired actions taken by the debtor, which are detrimental to the creditor (Article 1341 of the Civil Code)

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Actio Popularis

A procedure for filing lawsuits involving public interest on a representative basis (Citizen Law Suit)

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Actor rei forum sequitur

The plaintiff must sue the defendant in the court where the defendant resides

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Actor sequitur forum rei

The district court in the place where the defendant resides (has an address, is domiciled) is authorized to examine lawsuits or claims of rights

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Actus reus

The element of physical action that is prohibited in a criminal act.

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Ad hoc

Something created, or someone appointed for a specific purpose or period

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Ad idem

A Latin phrase/principle in law that means: Agreed on the same thing; there is a conformity of the will of the parties.

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Ad litem

Latin phrases/terms or common legal terms that mean: For a specific matter; for example, ad litem power of attorney to litigate.

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