Unit 8 - Flashcards - Vocabulary

Question	Answer
When parties to a lawsuit resolve their differences without having a trial.	SETTLEMENT
An arbitrator's decision.	AWARD
A session in court before a judge.	HEARING
A demand to some right in property, money or remedy.	CLAIM
Several different methods of resolving disputes outside traditional legal and administrative forums.	ADR - ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A process that takes place before trial and allows the parties to gather evidence and prepare for settlement or trial.	DISCOVERY
A group of peers from the community called upon to decide a legal matter.	JURY
To start a civil action against another person.	TO SUE
Termination of the employment relationship by the employer.	DISMISSAL
A country which signs an international convention.	SIGNATORY
To submit a document to court for its consideration.	TO FILE

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