(A) Modern definition: The act of consensual sexual relations by a married person with a person other than his or her legal spouse. While considered a criminal act in some states, it is rarely prosecuted. In states that have fault-based divorce, adultery is always considered a grounds for fault upon which to base divorce proceedings. Adultery may also affect distribution of the … [Read more...] about ADULTERY
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ADVERSARY SYSTEM
The court system where a judge decides on a case argued by a prosecutor who is suing the plaintiff and the defense attorney who defends their plaintiff. A jury has also been used to decide such cases. AKA accusatorial procedure. Refer to inquisitorial system where there are two opposing parties presenting different sides of a case and which is heard and decided by a judge or … [Read more...] about ADVERSARY SYSTEM
ADVANCE
v. To pay money or render other value before it is due; or to furnish capital in aid of a projected enterprise, in expectation of return from it. … [Read more...] about ADVANCE
ADVERSE
Against or opposed to a person's or party's interests. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Opposed; contrary; in resistance or opposition to a claim, application, or proceeding. As to adverse "Claim," "Enjoyment," "Possession," "User," "Verdict," "Witness," see those titles. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE
ADVANCE DIRECTIVE
See the definition for a living will. … [Read more...] about ADVANCE DIRECTIVE