New Jersey Statutes > Title 2C > Chapter 2 – Requirement of Voluntary Act; Omission as Basis of Liability; Possession as an Act
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 2C > Chapter 2 - Requirement of Voluntary Act; Omission as Basis of Liability; Possession as an Act
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.