C Law Vocab 2/2

modification of a sentence to make it less severe.  Lessen. Diminish

dully qualified, legally capable

an agreement between a debtor and several creditors for payment of a debt on different terms Ex. accord

of sound mind, sane

to settle a debt with several creditors.  The composition is the agreement entered into by the debtor and the creditors

to enter into an agreement for consideration not to inform on one who has committed a felony. To do something to protect felon

running together.  Happening at the same time

authority held by two or more tribunals to hear the same matter

two or more sentences which may be served at the same time

voluntary admission of guilt

setting a witness face to face with the defendant; guaranteed in the Constitution

pertaining to the married state, connubial

relationship by blood

to interpret

the right of each spouse to the affection, aid, and companionship of the other

2. a combination of financial institutions to establish a large operation

an official of one country who resides in another country and represents the interests of its citizens there

close to or actually touching

against

property which is illegal to possess

to contradict

a deduction

body, person, capital of an estate as opposed to its income

a written agreement

a dead end; an impasse

a conspiracy

guilt, fault

my fault

as near as possible