Having relevancy or a reasonable connection with the matter in issue or at trial. Having probative value. That which is applicable to the issue and which ought to be received; the phrase is used in opposition to irrelevant evidence, which is that which is not so applicable, and which must be rejected. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT EVIDENCE
RELEVANT
Applying to the matter in question; affording something to the purpose. In Scotch law, good in law, legally sufficient; as, a "relevant" plea or defense. Relevant evidence. See Evidence. … [Read more...] about RELEVANT
RELEGATIO
Lat. A kind of banishment known to the civil law, which differed from "deportatio" in leaving to the person his rights of citizenship. … [Read more...] about RELEGATIO
RELEASOR
He who makes a release. … [Read more...] about RELEASOR
RELEGATION
In old English law. Banishment for a time only. Co. Litt 133. … [Read more...] about RELEGATION
