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Today's Terms
Appearance
Definition:
The formal proceeding by which defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
Ex post facto
Definition:
After the fact, ordinarily used in reference to constitutional prohibition on ex post facto laws. For example, a person cannot be punished for conduct committed before a criminal law was enacted
Respondent
Definition:
Literally, "a superior (or master) must answer." The doctrine which holds that employers are responsible for the acts and omissions of their employees and agents, when done within the scope of the employees' duties.
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