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iv. Commonly used terminology in

Medical Law

 Continuance: A delay of a scheduled session of a court.

 Cross-Examination: The questioning of a witness of one party by the

opposing party during a trial, hearing or deposition.

 Damages: Monetary compensation claimed by a person who has

suffered a loss or injury to his person, property or rights as a result of

the negligence or unlawful conduct of another.

 Decedent: A person who has passed away. In a medical malpractice
case, it is the person who has died due to the negligence of a medical

provider.