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Adversarial system

Type of legal system

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Committal procedure

Replacement of earlier grand jury process except in US

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Judicial reform

none

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County court

Type of court

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Special master

Judicial official appointed by judge

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Sanctions (law)

Enforcement used to incentivize obedience with the law

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Judiciary

System of courts that interprets and applies the law

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Jury duty

Service as a juror in a legal proceeding

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Coroner's jury

Jury convened to assist a coroner in identifying a deceased person and their cause of death

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Legal process

Any formal notice or writ by a court obtaining jurisdiction over a person or proper

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