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crim. law, practice. The act by which a witness is brought in the presence of the accused, so that the latter may object to him, if he can, and the former may know and identify the accused, and maintain the truth in his presence. No man can be a witness unless confronted with the accused, except by consent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. the act … [Read more...] about CONFRONTATION

The act by which the estate, goods or chattels of a person who has been guilty of some crime, or who is a public enemy, is declared to be forfeited for the benefit of the public treasury. Domat, Droit Public, liv. 1, tit. 6, s. 2, n. 1. When property is forfeited as a punishment for the commission of crime, it is usually called a forfeiture. 1 Bl. Com. 299. 2. It is a general … [Read more...] about CONIFISCATION

A clause in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which guarantees the rights of the accused to confront his or her accuser and relevant witnesses at trial, to have his or her case heard and to cross examine witnesses. … [Read more...] about CONFRONTATION CLAUSE

In the civil law of evidence. A throwing together. Presumption; the putting of things together, with the inference drawn therefrom. … [Read more...] about CONJECTIO

Trademark Law; When a trade or service mark; a trademarked name, logo or slogan; is so similar to a new mark that there exists a likelihood of confusion between the two marks in the marketplace. … [Read more...] about CONFUSINGLY SIMILAR