Legal Lexicon

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Use of Firearms

The use of firearms describes the deployment of firearms for hazard prevention. Learn more about rules and background information – now in the article!

Awareness of Wrongdoing

Awareness of wrongdoing refers to recognizing and evaluating misconduct as morally or legally wrong. Learn more about its significance!

Protective Principle in Criminal Law

The protective principle in criminal law penalizes actions that safeguard the legal interests of others. Learn more about its application and significance in our legal glossary!

Statutory Authority (Power)

Statutory authority is the right to enact binding regulations (statutes). Learn more about how organizations can set their own rules!

Dragnet Surveillance

Dragnet surveillance specifically captures digital data volumes to combat crime. Curious? Discover how surveillance works online!

Legality of Administration

The legality of administration ensures that governmental actions are in accordance with the law. Discover how law and administration interact!

Official Offense

Official offenses are criminal acts that the state is obligated to prosecute. Learn more about when investigations automatically commence – now in the legal glossary!