Starter deck

Basic Law Terms

A free “Basic Law Terms” deck containing 12 cards for local study.

constitutionthe highest basic law of a state

statutean act passed by a legislature

regulationa generally applicable implementing rule

contractan agreement creating legal obligations

legal capacitythe ability to hold rights and obligations

capacity to actthe ability to create legal effects through one’s actions

claima demand protected by law

limitation periodtime after which a claim may become unenforceable

plaintiffa person bringing a civil case

defendanta person against whom a case is brought

appeala request to review a decision

jurisdictionthe authority of a court or legal system

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