wex definitions

Wiretapping is the act of recording communications between parties, often without their consent.

When a court dismisses an action, they can either do so “with prejudice” or “without prejudice.” Dismissal with prejudice means that the plaintiff cannot refile the same claim again in that court. 

A withdrawal is removing cash or any other asset from the place where it is held.

In the context of a criminal conspiracy, withdrawal is leaving the conspiracy before the target crime has been committed. State laws differ on the culpability of co-conspirators who withdraw.

Withdrawal of a corporation, also referred to as dissolution of a corporation, is the termination of a corporate entity. The procedure could be conducted voluntarily or involuntarily. Ending a corporation becomes more complex with more owners and more assets.

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In a legal context, withholding is the action of deducting an amount or percentage established by the law from a person’s income, like from wages or dividends.

Without recourse is a phrase meaning that one party has no legal claim against another party. It is often used in two contexts:

In legal proceedings, witnesses can serve as sources of evidence, offering firsthand accounts that can corroborate or refute claims made by parties involved. Their testimony can influence the outcome of a case by providing insights that might otherwise remain concealed.

The witness stand is the location in a courtroom where a witness sits or stands while giving testimony. This is usually a platform to the left and slightly below the judge's seat.  A witness called to testify is said to "take the stand."

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team] 

The act of obstructing justice by improperly interacting with a witness before or after trial.  Examples include influencing, threatening, harassing, or physically harming the witness. 

Witnesseth is legal jargon for the term witness. The general meaning is “to take notice of” or “to witness.” With the passing of time, the usage of the term “witnesseth” has declined but it is still used in contracts to make them look more formal.

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]