divinatio
divinatio (div-i-nay-shee-oh), n. [Latin] Roman law. A preliminary process for deciding which of two or more applicants had the best claim to conduct a criminal prosecution against an accused.
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recrimination
recrimination (ri-krim-i-nay-sh[schwa]n), n. 1. Family law. Archaic. In a divorce suit, a countercharge that the complainant has been guilty of an offense constituting a ground for divorce. • When both parties to the marriage have committed marital misconduct that would be grounds for divorce, neither may obtain a fault divorce. Recriminations are now virtually obsolete
cognatio
cognatio (kog-nay-shee-oh), n. [Latin] Roman law. The relationship between people having a common ancestor; a blood relationship; cognates. Cf. AGNATIO.
declination
declination (dek-l[schwa]-nay-sh[schwa]n). 1. A deviation from proper course (declination of duty). 2. An act of refusal (declination of a gift). 3. A document filed by a fiduciary who chooses not to serve. 4. At common law, a plea to the court’s jurisdiction by reason of the judge’s personal interest in the lawsuit. — Also termed
senatus decreta
senatus decreta (si-nay-t[schwa]s di-kree-t[schwa]). [Latin] Roman law. The senate’s decisions.
donator
donator (doh-nay-t[schwa]r or doh-nay-t[schwa]r also -tor), n. [Latin] A donor; a person who makes a gift.
adjournatur
adjournatur (aj-[schwa]r-nay-t[schwa]r). [Latin] It is adjourned. • This word formerly appeared at the end of reported decisions.
voice vote
A vote taken by the voters collectively answering aloud, usu. with “aye” or “nay,” when their side of the question is called. — Also termed viva voce vote.
jurisdictio emanata
jurisdictio emanata (joor-is-dik-shee-oh em-[schwa]-nay-t[schwa]). [Law Latin “a jurisdiction emanating from the court”] Hist. A court’s inherent jurisdiction, esp. to punish a contemner. See CONTEMNOR.
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crimination
crimination (krim-[schwa]-nay-sh[schwa]n), n. 1. INCRIMINATION. 2. An accusation or strong censure.