Illinois Compiled Statutes > 505 ILCS 100 – Illinois Noxious Weed Law
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- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
- Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.