1. Youth and the Law Vocabulary List #1 1. Acceptance – One of the steps in making a contract. It takes place when one person accepts an offer made by another. 1. Acceptance – One of the steps in making a contract. It takes place when one person accepts an offer made by another. 2. Action – A proceeding in a court of law to correct a wrong. 2. Action – A proceeding in a court of law to correct a wrong. 3. Alimony – an allowance given by one spouse to the other (usually by husband to wife) after a divorce. 3. Alimony – an allowance given by one spouse to the other (usually by husband to wife) after a divorce.

2. 4. Bait and Switch – a deceptive advertising practice. Customers are “baited” into a store by an advertisement promising product or service at a low price. Sales Clerks then “switch” them to a more expensive product or service. 4. Bait and Switch – a deceptive advertising practice. Customers are “baited” into a store by an advertisement promising product or service at a low price. Sales Clerks then “switch” them to a more expensive product or service. 5. Annulment – a court decision that deems a marriage invalid. 5. Annulment – a court decision that deems a marriage invalid. 6. Battery- Harmful or offensive contact by one person by another person without consent. It is an intentional tort. 6. Battery- Harmful or offensive contact by one person by another person without consent. It is an intentional tort.

3. 7. Bigamy- The crime of marrying a person while still being legally married to another. 7. Bigamy- The crime of marrying a person while still being legally married to another. 8. Binder- In a real estate transaction, a written agreement in which the buyer and the seller state their intention to complete the sale. 8. Binder- In a real estate transaction, a written agreement in which the buyer and the seller state their intention to complete the sale. 9. Breach- A failure by one party to meet the conditions of a mutual contract. 9. Breach- A failure by one party to meet the conditions of a mutual contract.

4. 10. Calendar- A list of cases scheduled 10. Calendar- A list of cases scheduled 11. Case Law- A law made by the courts. 11. Case Law- A law made by the courts. 12. Caveat Emptor- Latin for “let the buyer beware”. When a consumer purchases a product and has no recourse if there is something wrong with the product. In the past, this was the rule in buying or selling. 12. Caveat Emptor- Latin for “let the buyer beware”. When a consumer purchases a product and has no recourse if there is something wrong with the product. In the past, this was the rule in buying or selling. 13. Cease and Desist Order- An order to stop a harmful or illegal practice. 13. Cease and Desist Order- An order to stop a harmful or illegal practice.

5. 14. Child Support- In a divorce action, the children are usually put in the care of one of the spouses. Child support is the payment made by the other spouse to help provide for their care. 14. Child Support- In a divorce action, the children are usually put in the care of one of the spouses. Child support is the payment made by the other spouse to help provide for their care. 15. Civil Law- Laws which deal with the rights of private citizens. Civil laws allow individuals to sue if they feel they have been wronged by another person, a business, or the government. These laws DO NOT deal with crimes. 15. Civil Law- Laws which deal with the rights of private citizens. Civil laws allow individuals to sue if they feel they have been wronged by another person, a business, or the government. These laws DO NOT deal with crimes.

7. 12. Caveat Emptor- Latin for “let the buyer beware”. When a consumer purchases a product and has no recourse if there is something wrong with the product. In the past, this was the rule in buying or selling. The rule has faded somewhat with the rise of consumer law. 12. Caveat Emptor- Latin for “let the buyer beware”. When a consumer purchases a product and has no recourse if there is something wrong with the product. In the past, this was the rule in buying or selling. The rule has faded somewhat with the rise of consumer law.