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Today's Terms
Subpoena
Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
Assault
Definition:
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
Miranda rule
Definition:
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning.
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