Legal Terms Starting with W
Waiver
Voluntary relinquishment of a known right, claim, or privilege through explicit statement or conduct.
General Legal TermsWard
A person, typically a minor or incapacitated adult, under the legal protection and care of a guardian.
Family LawWarrant
A court order authorizing law enforcement to perform an act, such as arrest or search property.
Criminal ProcedureWarranty
A guarantee or promise regarding the quality, condition, or performance of goods or property in a transaction.
Contract LawWarranty Deed
A deed guaranteeing clear title to property, with the grantor promising to defend against any claims.
Real EstateWhite Collar Crime
Financially motivated nonviolent crimes committed by business and government professionals, such as fraud or embezzlement.
Criminal LawWill
A legal document directing how a person's property and assets should be distributed after their death.
Estate PlanningWillful
Intentional, deliberate, or purposeful conduct done with knowledge and intent, not by accident.
General Legal TermsWitness
A person who testifies under oath about what they have seen, heard, or know regarding facts in a case.
Trial PracticeWorkers' Compensation
Mandatory insurance providing benefits to employees injured or becoming ill due to job-related activities.
Employment LawWork Product
Materials prepared by an attorney in anticipation of litigation, protected from discovery under certain conditions.
Civil ProcedureWrit
A formal written court order directing a person or entity to perform or refrain from performing a specified act.
Court ProcedureWrongful Death
A civil claim brought when a person's death is caused by another's negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct.
Tort LawWrongful Termination
Illegal firing of an employee in violation of employment contracts, anti-discrimination laws, or public policy.
Employment LawWhistleblower
A person who exposes illegal or unethical conduct within an organization, protected by various laws from retaliation.
Employment LawWitness Tampering
The crime of attempting to influence, threaten, or corrupt a witness to alter their testimony.
Criminal LawWrit of Execution
A court order directing a law enforcement officer to enforce a judgment by seizing property or assets.
Civil ProcedureWithout Prejudice
Dismissal of a case allowing the plaintiff to refile the claim, not preventing future litigation on the same matter.
Civil ProcedureWritten Consent
Formal documented agreement or permission required for certain legal actions or medical procedures.
General Legal TermsWage Garnishment
Court-ordered withholding of earnings from employment to pay debts, child support, or other legal obligations.
Civil Procedure