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This glossary of terms is limited in scope, and the definitions of words are restricted in meaning to their legal or legal research context. Words whose meanings conform to general usage and are obvious are omitted from the list, e.g., Index.

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Table of cases
A list of cases, arranged alphabetically by case names, with citations and references to the body of the publication where the cases are found or treated.

Table of statutes
A list of statutes with references to the body of the publication where the statutes are treated or construed.

Temporary law
An act that continues in force for a limited period of time.

Term of court
Signifies the space of time prescribed by law during which a court holds session. The court's session may actually extend beyond the term. The october term of the supreme court of the united states is now the only term during which the court sits, and lasts from october to june or july.

Tort
A civil wrong that does not involve a contractual relationship. The elements of a tort are a duty owed, a breach of that duty, and the resultant harm to the one to whom the duty was owed.

Transcript of record
The printed record as made up in each case of the proceedings and pleadings necessary for the appellate court to review the history of the case.

Treatise
An exposition, which may be critical, evaluative, interpretative, or informative, on case law or legislation. Usually it is more exhaustive than an encyclopedia article, but less detailed and critical than a law review article.

Treaty
An agreement between two or more sovereign nations.

Trespass
An unlawful interference with one's person, property, or rights. At common law, trespass was a form of action brought to recover damages for any injury to one's person or property or relationship with another.


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