| Oath |
When an individual swears to tell the complete truth regarding a situation or event, either orally in a trial or written in a deposition.
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| Obiter Dictum / Dicta |
A judge's comments which are made to illustrate, but are not a direct part of a decision.
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| Object |
When a lawyer asks a witness a question that the opposing lawyer feels the court should not allow, the opposing lawyer objects. Objections are made because the question is either legally impermissible, worded in a confusing way, or improperly formed.
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| Occupational Disease |
Long-term employment in particular occupations, for instance mining or asbestos installation, can bring about serious illness. This is called an occupational disease, and in these cases workers may be entitled to worker's compensation and Social Security benefits.
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| Occupational Hazard |
Certain occupations have greater risk of injury than others. Higher occupational risk may limit the amount of insurance coverage an individual or their family is entitled to if accidental injury or death occurs in the workplace.
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| Offense |
An offense is any violation of the law that is punishable.
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| Omission |
An omission is the failure to do one's individual and public duty by completing a particular act.
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| Omnibus Clause |
A clause within an automotive insurance policy providing coverage to all who drive the vehicle.
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| Opinion |
The opinion is an explanation of a court decision.
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| Order |
Each mandate from a court or judge that is not a judgment or legal opinion. An order directs that something should either be done or prohibited.
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| Ordinance |
This is statute made by a particular regional area.
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| Out-of-Court Settlement |
When a plaintiff and a defendant agree to privately resolve a lawsuit privately outside the authorization of a court or judge.
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