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iv. Commonly used terminology in

Medical Law

 Decree: An order of the court. A final decree is one that fully disposes

of the litigation.

 Default: Failure of either party to file required documents or appear

in a civil case within a certain period of time.

 Defendant: The person or party sued in a civil case or accused in a

criminal case.

 Deposition: The sworn testimony of a witness, taken out of court and
usually prior to trial.

 Direct Examination: Questioning of a witness by the party who calls

the witness.