Legal Lexicon

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Prima Facie Evidence

Prima facie evidence indicates preliminary facts. Discover how it preserves traces of reality in law – read more now in the lexicon!

Control over the Act

Control over the act describes the actual commission of a criminal offense by the perpetrator. Learn more about key terms in criminal law – now in the lexicon!

Reservation of Penalty

The reservation of penalty permits punishments only for specific offenses. Learn in this article how it influences jurisprudence and criminal proceedings!

Gross Misconduct

Gross misconduct refers to reckless, disruptive behavior. Learn more about its meaning and examples—just the thing to make you smile!