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| Acquittal | a jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of the judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction |
| Admissible | a term used to describe evidence that may be considered by a judge or jury in a trial |
| De Novo | Latin, meaning “anew”. A trial de novo is a completely new trial. 4. Judgment—the official decision of a court which resolves the dispute of those involved in a case or lawsuit |
| Judgment | the official decision of a court which resolves the dispute of those involved in a case or lawsuit |
| Inadmissible | term used to describe evidence that may NOT be considered by a judge or jury in a trial |
| Litigation | a case, controversy or lawsuit |
| Stare decisis | ”maintain what has been decided”. Principle by which judges must obey precedents set by other decisions |
| Statute | a law passed by legislature |
| Verdict | a jury or trial decision that determines the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant or the outcome of a civil trial |
| Warrant | a court authorization to conduct a search or make an arrest |
| Ethos | character or image |
| Pathos | emotions |
| logic | logic |
