THE LEGAL PROCESS

Actual notice is a notice that is given directly to a party or is personally received by a party informing them of a case that could affect their interests.

Actuarial tables (also called life expectancy tables, mortality tables, and life tables) are statistical tools used by companies, scientists, courts, and government agencies to predict the life expectancy of a person by their age, gender, and other factors. The tables most often give life expectancy based by year and gender. For example, the life expectancy for women may be 9.9 years at age 75, 9.5 at age 76, etc.

• evidence
• life insurance

Actus reus refers to the act or omission that comprise the physical elements of a crime as required by statute. Actus reus includes only a voluntary affirmative

• criminal law
• mens rea
• mental state
• criminal act

The Latin translation of ad litem is "for the suit."

Examples:

An addendum is an addition to a finished document, such as a contract. The most common addendum is an attachment or exhibit at the end of such a document. For example, a contract to manufacture widgets may have an addendum listing the specifications for said widgets.

• contract law

Additur is a process whereby a judge increases the amount of damages awarded by a jury.

Adequate and independent state grounds is a doctrine that limits the U.S. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to review state court judgments.

• constitutional law

An adequate remedy is one that affords complete relief with reference to the particular matter in controversy and which is appropriate given the circumstances of the case.

Adjourn is the final closing of a meeting, such as a convention, or other official gathering.