Accident Report
An official document containing all the details of the accident.
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Legal Glossary
Terms Starting with "A"
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Accused
A person who has allegedly committed a criminal offence like theft, rape or murder.
Criminal Read full definitionAdministrator
A person appointed by a Magistrate’s Court to collect and distribute payments of the debtor amongst his/her creditors.
Court Read full definitionAdverse Consumer Credit Information
It is information of a consumer which includes classification of consumer behaviour such as “default”, “slow paying”, or “not contactable”; classification of actions such as “handed over for collectio...
Read full definitionAffidavit
A written statement made under oath before a Commissioner of Oaths, for example, a member of the South African Police Service or an attorney.
Court Read full definitionAggravation
Factors given by the employer to convince the chairperson that the employee must be dismissed or some other sanction should be given. Examples of aggravating circumstances of the employer include the...
Employment Read full definitionAlternative Dispute Resolution Agent
A person that assists in resolving disputes through conciliation, mediation or arbitration. Such a person must be registered and accredited by the National Credit Regulator.
Read full definitionAnte Nuptial Contract
A contract entered into to regulate whether a marriage will be out of community of property with/without the accrual system. An ante nuptial contract must be signed by the persons entering into a marr...
Family Read full definitionApplication
Where a court gives a judgment based on the papers placed before it (such as an affidavit). There is no verbal evidence given in court.
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