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;''prima facie'':A Latin phrase meaning at "first face." Refers to a fact or circumstance that is obvious at first glance or that is easily proven. | ;''prima facie'':A Latin phrase meaning at "first face." Refers to a fact or circumstance that is obvious at first glance or that is easily proven. | ||
;privilege:In law, the duty a lawyer has to keep his or her client’s information confidential, including communications between the lawyer and client and advice given to the client; the client's right to have his or her confidential communications kept secret and protected from disclosure. See "lawyer." | ;privilege:In law, the duty a lawyer has to keep his or her client’s information confidential, including communications between the lawyer and client and advice given to the client; the client's right to have his or her confidential communications kept secret and protected from disclosure. See "lawyer." | ||
;probate:The process of checking the validity of a will, distributing a dead person’s estate and settling his or her debts according to the instructions set out in that person's will. See "estate" and | ;probate:The process of checking the validity of a will, distributing a dead person’s estate and settling his or her debts according to the instructions set out in that person's will. See "estate" and "will." | ||
;''pro bono'':A Latin phrase short for ''pro bono publico'', meaning "for the public good." Usually refers to those situations in which a lawyer voluntarily performs a legal service without charge. See "lawyer." | ;''pro bono'':A Latin phrase short for ''pro bono publico'', meaning "for the public good." Usually refers to those situations in which a lawyer voluntarily performs a legal service without charge. See "lawyer." | ||
;proceeding:In law, the whole of the conduct of a court proceeding, from beginning to end, and the steps in between; may also be used to refer to a specific hearing or trial. See "action." | ;proceeding:In law, the whole of the conduct of a court proceeding, from beginning to end, and the steps in between; may also be used to refer to a specific hearing or trial. See "action." | ||
