821. Crimes Against Humanity

an international criminal justice offence; the perpetration of acts of war upon a civilian, non-soldier population

822. Crimen Omnia Ex Se Nata Vitiat

Latin, "property obtained by crime is tainted"

823. Crime

an act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law and punished, usually by fine or imprisonment

824. Creditor

one who grants or is owed an agreed upon obligation

825. Covenant

written document in which signatories either commit themselves to do a certain thing, to not do a certain thing or in which they agree on a certain set of facts

826. Court Of Admiralty

a rather archaic term used to denote the court which has the right to hear shipping, ocean and sea legal cases; jurisdiction over maritime law cases

827. Court Martial

military court set up to try and punish offenses taken by members of the army, navy or air force

828. Count

1) to number or enumerate 2) formal statement made in court or a specific charge or complaint

829. Counterclaim

a defendant's claim against a plaintiff

830. Council

a formal group of experts brought together on a regular basis to debate matters within that sphere of expertise, and with advisory powers to government

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