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Today's Terms
Rebuttal evidence
Definition:
A person accused of a crime is entitled to acquittal if, in the minds of the jury or judge, his or her guilt has not been proved beyond a "reasonable doubt"; the jurors are not entirely convinced of the person's guilt.
Preliminary injunction
Definition:
In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial, the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.
Negligence
Definition:
Failure to exercise the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in the same circumstances.
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