A Definitions

ab initio

ABA

abandonment (child)

abandonment (spouse)

abatement

abstract of title

abstract of trust

abut

accessory

accomplice

accord

accord and satisfaction

acknowledgment

ACLU

acquittal

act of God

act of nature

action

actual damages

actus reus

ADA

addendum

ademption

adjustable rate mortgage

administration of an estate

administrator

admissible evidence

admission

adopt

adoption

ADR

adult

adultery

advance directive

adverse possession

affiant

affirmative action

affirmative defense

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

age of majority

agent

aggravated

aggravating circumstances

agreement

alien

alimony

allegation

Allen charge

alter ego

alternative dispute resolution 

Ambiquity

amendment

Americans With Disabilities Act

AMEX

amicus curiae

amortization

annual meeting

annuity

annulment

answer

anticipation

appeal

appellant

appellate court

appellee

appraisal

appraiser

appreciation

arbitration

arbitrator

argument

ARM

arraignment

arrearages

arrest

arrest warrant

articles of incorporation

asbestos law

assault

asset

assignee

assignment

assignment of copyright

association

asylum

at issue memorandum

at will employment

attestation

attorney fees

Attorney General

attorney work product privilege

attorney-client privilege

attorney-in-fact

attractive nuisance

authenticate

autopsy

autopsy

avails

avowal

award