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Glossaries Index
Warranty: A promise about a
product made by either a manufacturer or a seller.
Writ: A formal written
command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Witness: Person who comes to
court and swears under oath to give truthful evidence.
Writ of Certiorari: An order
issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a
case for which it will hear on appeal.
Writ: A formal written
command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Wrongful Discharge: When an
employee is fired for reasons that are not legitimate, typically either because
they are unlawful or because they violate the terms of an employment contract.
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