A Latin term meaning literally 'from [the] stronger'. Translated into English and used in the particular context of legal writing, the term often means 'from [the] stronger [argument]'. If a particular fact is true, then one can infer that a...
legal education and practice
A fortiori
A priori
A Latin term meaning "from what comes before." In legal arguments, a priori generally means that a particular idea is taken as a given.
ABA
An abbreviation for American Bar Association. See American Bar Association (ABA).
See alsoAmerican Bar AssociationAbstract
Admission to Practice
Admission to the practice of law (admission to the bar of a state) is governed by rules and regulations promulgated solely by a state's courts, legislatures, and/or bar association. The rules must not violate the...
Approach
To move towards the bench in order to have a conversation with the judge and opposing counsel off the record and/or out of the jury's earshot. An attorney or juror (during voir dire) must request to approach the bench, i.e. "Your honor, may I...
Attorney
1) Someone authorized to practice law; a lawyer. Also called attorney-at-law and public attorney.
2) Less commonly, an agent authorized to act on behalf of another person, but not necessarily authorized to practice law, e.g. a...
Attorney at Law (or Attorney-At-Law)
Someone authorized to practice law; a lawyer. Also called attorney and public attorney.
Illustrative caselawSee, e.g. Supreme Court of Virginia v. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 446 U.S. 719 (1980).
See alsoAttorney-in-factAttorney...Attorney Fees
See attorney's fees (or attorneys' fees).