Module 17: Glossary of Legal Terms

Module 17: Glossary of Legal Terms A Abbreviation A shortened form of a word or a phrase. Acknowledgement of Service Documents sent by the court to the respondent in order to verify that the respondent will fill out the sent form and return it to court within a time period of 14 days. Adjournment This means that the court has postponed the hearing to a later date, which is specified at the time of announcing the adjournment. Adultery The legal term given to relations of a sexual natur...