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(A) practice. A declaration by a counsel to his client of what the law is, according to his judgment, on a statement of facts submitted to him. The paper upon which an opinion is written is, by a figure of speech, also called an opinion. 2. The counsel should as far as practicable give, 1. A direct and positive opinion, meeting the point and effect of the question and … [Read more...] about OPINION

Also known as opening argument. An attorney's or litigant's first remarks at a trial to a judge or jury that summarizes their theory of the case and maps out where they see the case going over the course of trial, e.g. a prosecutor making an opening statement regarding his confidence in being able to prove that a defendant was guilty of murder. The opening statement is made … [Read more...] about OPENING STATEMENT

A decision by the court (such as a verdict) which is accompanied by a written explanation of the reason for the court's findings and decision. … [Read more...] about OPINION OF THE COURT

The time after corn is carried out of the fields. … [Read more...] about OPENTIDE

Latin: In the civil law. To pledge. Calvin. … [Read more...] about OPPIGNERARE