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Adjudication
Definition:
Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree, or the rendering of a decision on a matter before a court.
Redirect examination
Definition:
A kind of bail, consisting of a written promise to appear in court when required. Generally, when there is no good reason to suppose the accused in a criminal case will not appear when required or the accused is not a significant risk to the community, he or she will be released on his or her own recognizance.
Premeditation
Definition:
The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act, rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment.
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