1071. Arrest Warrant

a judge's order to law enforcement officers to arrest and bring to jail a person charged with a crime

1072. Arrest

1) to take or hold a suspected criminal with legal authority, as by a law enforcement office 2) To delay the enforcement of a judgment by a judge while errors in the record are corrected

1073. Arrears

money not paid when due, usually the sum of a series of unpaid amounts

1074. Arraignment

the hearing in which a person is presented with the charges against them, given an opportunity to enter a plea, determined whether they have a lawyer, and if necessary set the bail amount and future appearances

1075. Arraign

to bring a criminal defendant before the court, at which time the charges are presented to them, the opportunity to enter a plea is given, a determination of whether the party has a lawyer is made, if necessary settling the amount of bail, and future appearances are scheduled

1076. Arm's Length

the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of each other, and without having some special relationship; such as being a relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control of the other

1077. Argumentative

1078. Argument

1) the presentation of proof or evidence 2) the subject of a question

1079. Arguendo

Latin meaning "for the sake of argument"

1080. Arbitrator

one who conducts arbitration and serves as a judge who conducts a "mini-trial"