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Ex post facto
Definition:
After the fact, ordinarily used in reference to constitutional prohibition on ex post facto laws. For example, a person cannot be punished for conduct committed before a criminal law was enacted
Preliminary injunction
Definition:
In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial, the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.
Circumstantial evidence
Definition:
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.
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