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noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||||
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noun • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | ||||||||
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adjective • of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles noun • money extracted as a penalty adverb • an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence • in a delicate manner adjective satellite • being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition • minutely precise especially in differences in meaning • thin in thickness or diameter • characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment • free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity verb • record a fine as a penalty in a police record • impose a fine on | ||||||||
Court Action Crossword Clue
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| New York Times02 Jan 2011 | Across 5 | |
| The Guardian Quick04 Dec 2010 | Across 12 | |
| New York Times12 Sep 2007 | Down 44 | |
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