Offender
one who commits a crime
Offense
A crime.
Offense
A crime.
Offer
An explicit proposal.
Oligarchy
A form of government in which a few people rule and govern by assuming all
legislative and administrative authority.
Onus
Latin, the burden. It is usually used in the
context of evidence.
Open Adoption
a type of adoption; becoming legal parent to an individual where information
about and, at times, access from the biological parents is permitted
Open-ended Agreement
An agreement or contract which does not have an ending date but will continue
for as long as certain conditions exist.
Opening Statement
A lawyer's initial remarks at trial. Generally, it is directed at the judge or
jury to set out the theory behind their case.
Oral Argument
the summary submitted by a lawyer in front of the court explaining why they
should win the decision