Vicarious liability - Institution bears burden of cost as a result of an employee., Precedents - The earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered., Defendant - The accused in the court of law., Plaintiff - A person who brings a case against another in a court of law., Expert witness - Having knowledge in a field whereby you can provide your opinion about facts presented in a case., Defamation - Remarks that tarnish your reputation., Trespass - An unlawful act committed on the person, property or rights of another., Harassment - Aggressive pressure or intimidation., Slander - The action or crime of making a false spoken statement that could damage a person's reputation., Libel - A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation., Law - Decisions about conduct that guide the interaction of people, when broken a penalty is incurred., Statutory law - When a matter or idea is discussed in parliament and a bill is passed. , Assault - Creating apprehension in an individual of imminent and unwanted contact., Battery - The act of physically hurting someone. , Professional indemnity insurance - Protects you against legal costs and compensation claims if you are accused of negligence or making a mistake., False imprisonment - Unwarranted restriction of freedom., Coronial inquest - Public inquiry to determine the indentity of a person who has passed away and their cause of death. , Criminal law - Guilty verdict results in a fine or custodial sentence., Common law - Developed in court and not created in parliament., Civil law - Resolves disputes of personal, property nature. , The court system - Responsible for interpreting the law and deciding who is right and wrong.,

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