NVRA Certified Verbatim Reporter Practice Test

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Which teeth are the four anterior teeth in each jaw?
Which term refers to words that are frequently spelled incorrectly in legal and court reporting contexts?
When three or four alternates are impaneled, how many additional peremptory challenges are permitted?
What term describes the process of shuffling questions for each test event to ensure fairness and variability?
In a legal document, which abbreviation stands for 'and following'?
Which term matches the definition: after arrest, the first appearance of the accused before a judge or magistrate?
People who support a cause are called which word?
Which term describes a case that is pending and not yet resolved?
The term 'entrance' most nearly means which of the following?
What is the instrument used to record variations or undulations, such as arterial changes?
Which term is the full form meaning for the time being; temporarily?
Which term refers to the branch of medicine that treats diseases of the genital tract in women?
Which term means any revision or editing; in the legal sense, the alteration of a confession to excise reference by one joint defendant to any codefendant?
Which term is a waste product derived from muscle that is excreted by the kidneys and measured in labs?
Which term refers to the branch of law that handles non-statutory actions and equity remedies?
What is the possessive form for a singular noun?
In criminal law, the formal hearing at which the defendant is called before the judge to plead to the charge is called the
Which term refers to dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus?
Which term is used to denote a discrete cause of action within a complaint or indictment?
Which term means "statute specifying a time period within which something must be done or rights will be lost"?
Which term refers to evidence offered by eyewitnesses, as contrasted with circumstantial evidence?
What test assesses a reporter's ability to accurately transcribe dictated material in real-world conditions?
The exclamation point is not used in court reporting unless it is contained within actual quoted or reproduced material.
In contract law, value given or received; can be money, services or property, or mutual performances; the factor that makes a contract binding is called
Which term denotes the professional responsibility of a reporter not to disclose testimony, extending to scopists and office staff?
What term describes a judgment or action entered after the fact with retroactive effect?
Which sentence demonstrates a singular possessive using an apostrophe?
Interrogation of a party or a witness by the other side to test knowledge, observation, and credibility.
Which term describes the professional obligation to not disclose testimony, including to staff?
Which term is defined as a set of guidelines that NVRA's certification examinations meet to ensure quality and validity?
Which term refers to excerpts from official records containing essential information to show the chain of title to real estate and the facts of record that bear upon its marketability?
Which term describes a disease with a short and relatively severe course?
Which prefix means outside (different wording)?
In court reporting, a reporter may be requested to read back portions of testimony after an objection, when a question needs to be rephrased, or after a brief recess. What is this action called?
Certification and Delivery: The officer must certify in writing that the witness was duly sworn and that the deposition accurately records the witness's testimony. Which statement best reflects this?
Which prefix means before and is commonly used in medical terms?
Which reference addresses professional conduct via a Code of Ethics?
A course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose.
The deposition must be conducted before an officer appointed or designated under which Rule?
Which term refers to the heading of a pleading enumerating the court and parties?
One appointed by the court to be responsible for the person and/or property of another.
Which field studies overweight, its causes, prevention, and treatment?
Which term is defined as the false making or the material altering of a document with the intent to defraud?
If one or two alternates are impaneled, how many additional peremptory challenges are permitted?
What term denotes the deviation of light as it passes obliquely from one medium to another, also used to describe correcting eye refractive errors?
Which term describes drawing toward the midline of the body?
What term refers to the lender in a mortgage transaction?
Which suffix denotes a relation to producing?
Excision of an ovarian cyst is called what?
Which term describes the equitable maxim about not having acted dishonestly to seek relief?
What term describes an expression or statement added to a transcript to explain non-verbal movements or situations during a proceeding?
Which motion is Latin for 'threshold' and is used to request exclusion of certain evidence at the start of trial?
Which term is an instrument used to frame the issues in a lawsuit?
Which proceedings involve an interpreter translating testimony for a non-English-speaking witness?
Which term refers to the set of moral principles and duties guiding court reporters?
What term describes measures taken to ensure that test questions and answers are not disclosed outside of the testing environment?
A deposition may be taken without leave of court unless what?
What term is used to label a deposition conducted by telephone or other remote means?
Which term is defined as a serious crime established by statute; punishable by imprisonment?
Which proceedings involve a non-English-speaking witness testifying through an interpreter who takes an oath to interpret faithfully?
Which term describes the rendering of a decision; sometimes the decision itself?
Under Rule 26(b)(2), what must a party do before deposing someone?
Which term is a court order commanding or authorizing some action?
Which punctuation mark is used to join two related independent clauses without a conjunction?
Which word means to separate or isolate?
Which term describes acts that disobey or disrespect the court?
Which term refers to the pleading that responds to an answer?
In the context of wills or trusts, what term describes a person who benefits from distributions made by another?
Indirect evidence; evidence that suggests a fact but does not prove it by itself
Which term refers to a tiny red spot on the skin, usually seen in the plural?
The Latin phrase meaning 'in one's own name' is?
Who are the individuals directly involved in prosecution and defense, excluding lawyers?
Which term means with bad faith?
Which term means to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title?
Which courtroom official is responsible for maintaining order during proceedings and facilitating the trial?
Which component of the small intestine lies after the jejunum?
Which term refers to the items of physical evidence introduced by attorneys to corroborate oral testimony and marked for identification?
Prima facie evidence or evidence which is not conclusive and admits of explanation or contradiction
Which prefix means against?
Which term provides a graphic record of the view of an intervertebral disk?
Which process describes the spread of cancer cells to distant sites in the body?
Which term means grossly negligent or careless?
Which procedure allows a test participant to contest a situation that interfered with performance?
What defines a witness's 'statement' as used in this rule?
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce the list after the phrase 'the following people' in the sentence 'The panel consists of the following people: Ms. Jones, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Green'?
Which term describes dismissal without prejudice, allowing the same claim to be refiled?
Which term denotes being legally competent to sue or be sued in one's own right?
Which portion of the small intestine is the ileum?
Which term describes the act of seizing property through a court order?
Which term refers to the system of symbols used to clarify meaning and separate elements in writing?
What term means 'by the head; all eligible share and share alike'?
Which sources provide authoritative support for the answers to test questions?
Which term denotes theft of literary property?
Which term is described as the National Verbatim Reporters Association, which certifies reporters as capable of professional performance?
Which punctuation mark is used to divide a word at line breaks and to form compound nouns, verbs, or adjectives?
Which rule applies to the award of deposition expenses?
The substitution of one person in the place of another with reference to a lawful claim is called?
What duty must a nonparty organization be advised of in a subpoena?
Which term refers to a professional who specializes in the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the development of tests?
Which term describes something that is usually used to stop a person from doing some act by court order?
Which term refers to the person or company or corporation named in caption of lawsuit as bringing the action?
If there are changes in form or substance, the witness must take which action?
What condition is characterized by involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball?
What is a typical function of a hyphen?
Which term describes excusing a prospective juror without explanation or reason?
Let the buyer beware
Who is the party seeking a change in a lower court's decision by appealing to a higher court?
A term meaning 'close attachment; devotion' is which of the following?
Which proceedings does the concept of 'Statement to a Grand Jury' apply to, according to the rules?
What term describes a written court order based on a complaint that commands law enforcement to arrest a person and bring them before a magistrate?
Can a party change the recording method after notice without additional notice?
In the written-question process, who must deliver the questions to the officer?
Which term means the formation of fibrous tissue?
Which bone forms part of the pelvis and hipbone area?
Which term refers to a professional who is certified to provide accurate verbatim transcripts of court hearings and depositions?
What is the court that hears appeals from the decisions of other courts, as contrasted with a trial court where cases are litigated initially?
What suffix denotes a condition?
Which item represents 10% of the required areas of knowledge for the Written Knowledge Test?
Stubborn resistance to authority is described as
Which reference is specifically a vocabulary-building resource?
Which statement about designation of testifying persons for an organization is accurate?
Which term is a solemn declaration that an affidavit is true, used in lieu of an oath?
Who may present the rebuttal portion of closing arguments?
Which term means responsible; chargeable with?
Which prefix is used to indicate inside or within a structure?
Which term means the party who is legally responsible for paying damages or fulfilling obligations?
What is the medical discipline focusing on overweight and its causes, prevention, and treatment?
Which term denotes the process of creating written records from spoken language?
Which term corresponds to the action to take possession of mortgaged property and to collect amounts due when mortgage conditions have not been met?
Which term means by virtue or because of an office?
Which term refers to the official proceedings of a trial?
What is the direction to appear and present reasons to the court why an order should not take effect or be confirmed?
What is the term for a court order that permits one party to temporarily withhold certain documents or information, or to protect a person from harassment or service of process, and may be used when interrogatories or requests for production are oppressive or burdensome?
Which term refers to a pending lawsuit?
Which term is an order from a higher court directing a lower court to take action?
Which term means one equivalent for another?
Which term refers to a person placed in the care of a guardian by court order?
Which term describes a reporter who handles depositions as an independent contractor or consultant?
The sums required of a divorced parent for the support of the children of the marriage is called?
Which branch of medicine focuses on the skeletal system, its joints, and related structures?
Which procedure uses a laparoscope to examine the interior of the abdomen?
Which term refers to the clause of a writ or declaration containing the statement of damages claimed?
What does the acronym NVRA stand for?
Which term refers to taking testimony outside the courtroom before a court reporter with the other side present for cross-examination, the testimony given under oath and reduced to writing?
In criminal law, the term for the body of the crime—the essential facts that prove the crime occurred is called
Which term is abbreviated to mean "id est; that is"?
Which procedure involves withdrawing fluid from a body cavity?
One of the references where validated questions' answers can be found.
An offense not punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary is a?
Which term describes an individual who has achieved a recognized level of proficiency in reporting?
Evidence having the effect of proof, tending to prove, or actually proving an issue
Those principles of law which are known generally to all and are free from doubt and ambiguity.
Which term indicates abnormal softening of cartilage?
Which of the following must not be distorted through recording techniques?
Which reference is commonly used as a consumer health reference and is among validated questions' answers?
Which is a request that the court will grant relief desired?
An erroneous or invalid trial due to lack of jurisdiction or wrong juror drawing is a?
By when may a defendant move for a judgment of acquittal or renew such a motion?
Which term is the outer and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg?
A sidebar discussion between attorneys and the judge is another name for which term?
Which prefix means outside?
Which ownership form provides the right of survivorship and is commonly used by married couples?
In the officer's certificate, what must be noted regarding review?
What is a common function of a hyphen in typography?
After the defense has finished its closing argument, what is the next step described?
Which term refers to a transfer of property rights that occurs during the owner's lifetime?
Which term is used to describe a document that transfers title to real property?
Who may replace a juror with an alternate?
Which term describes the attorney whose name appears in the official record as the lawyer representing the party?
Which term describes the actual home of a person, stronger than mere residence, and allows for multiple residences with one domicile?
Which term is defined as a professional who is certified to provide accurate verbatim transcripts of court hearings and depositions?
Which bone is known as the shin bone?
The ellipsis is not used in the normal course of court reporting, unless it is contained within actual quoted or reproduced material.
What term refers to the allowance granted to a spouse for support when living apart from the other spouse?
Which item indicates the NVRA's mission statement?
The officer for the deposition is appointed or designated under which rule?
Which term describes that which tends to incriminate or bring about a criminal conviction?
Which option reflects the fee for obtaining a critique of test performance, presented in a different phrasing?
Which term refers to a person who inherits property by operation of law rather than by will?
What bone forms the front of the rib cage and articulates with the clavicles and the first seven ribs?
What term describes a dislocation in which a bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint cavity?
Which term designates the bones of the fingers or toes?
Which term means rights accruing to the owner of land on the banks of a waterway?
Which term is an accusation exhibited against a person for a criminal offense without an indictment; presented by a competent public officer on oath instead of a grand jury?
What term refers to the outcomes of the examination that indicate a test participant's performance?
Which term describes something not pertinent to the matter at issue?
Who holds the assets (corpus) of a trust?
Which term describes a cross-complaint?
Which term is an official report of the proceedings of a trial?
Which term refers to oral defamation?
Which term refers to a thing or point formerly in controversy but now judicially settled?
Which heading indicates that a deposition may proceed without court approval?
Which term refers to a small, pear-shaped muscular sac storing bile?
Which term refers to the posterior teeth used for grinding food?
What term denotes the trial court where cases are tried by a jury, as opposed to an appellate court?
Who may the court select, appoint, and set the compensation for an interpreter, and from where is the compensation paid?
Which term means in fact, in deed, actually?
Which branch focuses on the preservation and restoration of function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and related structures?
Which term means relating to the back?
A system of correlated rules or standards
Which term means any degenerative disease of the brain?
A change or revocation of orders previously issued.
Which term denotes the illusion of having previously experienced something actually encountered for the first time?
Which term is used to describe a court order signaling to appear and defend before the court, not necessarily to testify?
What does the 'Reserving Decision' provision permit the court to do regarding the timing of ruling on the motion?
Doing business as.
Which term describes being in the character or manner of a pauper and permission to proceed without court fees for indigent?
A substantially verbatim, contemporaneously recorded recital of the witness's oral statement that is contained in any recording?
Which set is described as the elements of a criminal trial?
Which form of co-ownership means each owner's share passes to heirs, not to other co-owners, upon death?
What is the first document filed in a lawsuit by the plaintiff setting forth the claim or case?
Document that a lawyer files with the court arguing the law and facts in support of his/her case
Which item is described as a page separate from the transcript where a deponent can correct any errors?
Which term means "in the face of the court"?
What is the term for a connection between two vessels?
Peremptory challenges general.
Which medical term means inflammation of one or more vertebrae?
If a review was requested, what must be attached?
What term means the strengthening or confirming of evidence?
Which prefix means slow?
Which term means a legal claim on property that may affect its transfer?
If the entire statement relates to the subject matter of the witness's testimony, what must the court do?
Which term denotes relating to the base or basal part?
Which punctuation mark is used with anticipatory expressions such as the following, as follows, thus, these?
Which certification must be included in the notice regarding the deponent's availability?
A writ of notification requiring the person to appear and defend is called?
In contemplation of death
Which term matches the definition: against a person to impose a liability or obligation?
Which term refers to a small hemorrhagic skin lesion larger than a petechia?
Which term describes the process of questioning a witness to test knowledge and credibility?
If a subpoena duces tecum is served, what must be listed in the notice?
What term describes a claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to and binding real property?
What term refers to a form of attestation in which a person calls upon God to witness the truth of their testimony?
Which suffix denotes weakness?
Which word indicates exclusion or leaving out?
Which word describes a person who assists as a job title?
Which term describes a lawyer appearing before a court for a case in a jurisdiction where they are not licensed to practice, on a temporary basis?
Which term means one equivalent for another?
Which term refers to presenting a forged check for payment?
Which term denotes evidence that is spoken rather than written?
An order of a higher court directing a lower court to take action is called a ...
Which sentence demonstrates the correct plural possessive form for a word whose plural is 'children'?
If the party who called the witness claims the statement contains information that is privileged or does not relate to the subject matter, what may the court do?
Which procedure involves removal of a portion of the lamina to relieve neural pressure?
What science focuses on the kidneys, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology?
Which term is a formal charge by a grand jury?
What term describes abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine?
If the jury returns a guilty verdict, what may the court do?
What is the term for reduced oxygen delivery to tissues despite adequate blood flow?
Which term describes part judicial, of judicial character; often said of administrative agencies?
What is an example of a critique provided to help test participants identify areas for improvement?
Which term refers to excerpts from official records showing chain of title to real estate?
Which term refers to an argument that does not follow logically from the previous statements?
The rule's scope applies at trial and suppression hearing, and to the extent specified in which rules?
Which term refers to the updated set of rules and procedures that govern certification and appeals, made available online?
The parties may stipulate in writing that the jury may consist of fewer than 12 persons or that a jury of fewer than 12 may return a verdict if the court finds it necessary to excuse a juror for good cause. What is this called?
If the defendant is entitled to a jury trial, the trial must be by jury unless the defendant waives it in writing, the government consents, and the court approves. True or false?
As used in this rule, a witness's 'statement' means what?
Which rule governs the allocation of deposition-related expenses?
Which term is the pleading that concedes facts but argues they do not entitle relief?
Which term denotes monetary damages awarded to plaintiff in excess of what compensates for property loss, awarded to redress for mental anguish suffered from defendant's misconduct or to punish defendant for wrongful actions?
Which root pertains to the brain?
Which term is a solemn and formal declaration that an affidavit is true, that the witness will tell the truth, etc., being substituted for an oath in certain cases?
Which term refers to a rule, principle, theory, or tenet of the law?
A party intending to raise an issue of foreign law must provide the court and all parties with what?
In a misdemeanor case, how many peremptory challenges does each side have?
Which term is used to describe the method of disproving an argument by leading to an absurd conclusion?
In patent law, which doctrine states that devices may infringe if they perform substantially the same function in substantially the same way?
In a legal action, the party making complaint, thus instigating prosecution in a legal action, is called?
Which term refers to degenerative changes of the vertebral column?
Which of the following may be named as the deponent in a notice or subpoena directed to an organization?
Which term matches the definition: among other things?
Which term denotes the court that reviews lower court decisions on appeal?
Which term describes evidence from the most authoritative source, typically the original, rather than copies or summaries?
Which term denotes the rule that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used at trial?
Which prefix denotes the outer or external direction?
What is the base part of a word that carries its primary meaning?
What is the term for a temporary restraining order?
If an appellate court reverses the judgment of acquittal after a conditional grant of a new trial, what must the trial court do?
Which term refers to a jury that cannot reach a verdict?
Which term denotes the act of offering compensation or remedy for a wrong or injury?
Which term is an organization that administers and scores tests, ensuring the integrity of the testing process?
Which branch of medical science deals with the nervous system?
Which term is the document granting temporary use of property?
The rules referenced govern proceedings under which statute?
The name or style of the case includes the names of the parties, the venue, and the case number; this may also be called the caption or the heading. What is this term?
Which party initiates a legal action by filing a complaint?
Which option describes a generic example provided to help examine performance and identify areas for improvement?
Which procedure involves removing all or part of the stapes to improve hearing?
The adjective relating to veins is?
Which term refers to the location alongside the judge's bench where counsel and the judge discuss matters away from the jury?
A writ used to compel a third party to pay money owed by the defendant to the plaintiff.
Which term means "id est; that is"?
What term refers to the one who gives a mortgage?
What term refers to network of vessels and nerves in the shoulder/arm region?
Which capitalization is correct for an official office title?
Which term corresponds to the surrender of an alleged criminal by one state to another?
In legal proceedings, what is the term for an order that may be used to protect a person from harassment or to regulate discovery when interrogatories or production requests are oppressive?
Which term means to set aside as void?
In legal terms, which abbreviation means 'and wife'?
Which root means back?
Which service provider facilitates communication access for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Which concept requires fairness and lack of bias toward all participants in legal proceedings?
Which term means with bad faith?
Which term refers to the philosophy and science of law?
Which term denotes a method of pointing out an error during a trial?
Which term describes the arrangement (or the fee) where a lawyer undertakes to represent a client; usually refers to a continuing arrangement?
Is a written request for jury instructions limited to a particular party?
Which term is used to indicate something stated earlier in a document?
The outcomes of the examination that indicate the performance of the test participant.
Which suffix denotes a blood condition?
Which term describes having high standards in one's career, the ability to work with great skill, and treating all persons fairly and impartially?
Which term is commonly used to list upcoming court hearings and filings?
Which suffix means inflammation?
Which certification demonstrates professionalism and skills in court reporting?
What bone extends from the shoulder to the elbow?
Which resource is the 5th edition handbook?
Alternate jurors must have the same qualifications and be selected and sworn in the same manner as any other juror.
What is described as the 'Statement to a Grand Jury'?
Which term refers to evidence that is spoken rather than written?
Which term denotes a complete dislocation of a bone from a joint, as opposed to a partial dislocation?
When must leave of court be obtained to depose someone?
What term means 'listed prior in the same index or material'?
One who inherits property from another by operation of law rather than by will.
Which term means pertaining to the back or toward the back; the same as posterior in human anatomy?
Which term means satisfaction for an injury or damages sustained?
Which term is defined as the moral principles and duties guiding the conduct of court reporters?
In possessive constructions, what does adding 's to a singular noun indicate?
What term means coupling or joining together in a legal step or proceeding?
Which item is the certification for verbatim reporters?
Which term refers to the instrument used to frame the issues in a lawsuit?
Which word means 'more than needed'?
What is the default duration of a deposition unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court?
A word that means both 'a result' and 'to cause to happen' is which?
What term refers to an instrument effecting a transfer of real estate?
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure in arteries?
Which punctuation marks are not used in certification testing?
Acts which impede the court are termed
Which term describes sword-shaped in anatomy, as in the xiphoid process?
Which term describes the rules that govern the creation and administration of tests to ensure their validity and reliability?
Which reference provides a formal standard for professional conduct?
Which term is the abbreviation for 'for example'?
Which instrument is a lien on goods to secure payment on installment purchases, replacing the old chattel mortgage?
Which guide is for court reporters' English usage in 2nd Ed?
Which term refers to teeth immediately lateral to the incisors?
Which term means the essential element?
Which procedure uses a scope inserted through a small incision to view the interior of the abdomen?
Which term is defined as the false making or the material altering of a document with the intent to defraud?
Which term means putting into circulation a forged instrument?
Which term refers to the case summaries that follow and construe the statutes printed in the statute books?
A body that hears criminal accusations and may indict or refuse to indict.
What term refers to being prosecuted twice for the same crime?
Which word means pertaining to a base or basal part?
What term describes the joint at the shoulder-collarbone junction?
Which term means 'with greater reason or more convincing force'?
Which term means having one cusp or point; canine tooth?
What term denotes the money or security posted to ensure an accused person will return for trial?
Where must testimony of witnesses be taken in every trial unless otherwise provided by statute or by rules?
What term refers to a person who benefits from the act of another?
What governs the court’s authority to terminate or limit a deposition’s scope and manner?
Which term means 'and others'?
To carry on legal contest by judicial process is to
Which term denotes amending pleadings by inserting material between lines?
In a deposition where the parties have stipulated, which is true about leave of court?
Which term describes a comprehensive collection of laws within a jurisdiction?
Which term describes a mutual shared interest or legal action by two judicial areas?
Kindness, mercy, forgiveness, leniency usually relating to criminal acts e.g. a commutation from death sentence to life imprisonment
Which term is Latin for death-related, often used in inheritance contexts?
An apostrophe is used in a contraction to indicate the missing letters and to denote possessive.
What resources and opportunities does NVRA provide to enhance the skills and knowledge of its members?
Which term is associated with the warning to a party about possible risk in a transaction?
The claim that a defendant may make against a plaintiff in the plaintiff's action against him.
Which term describes a condition in which there has been total compliance with all requirements of law; right; legitimate; lawful?
Which punctuation mark has specific, limited uses in the normal course of court reporting?
Which recording methods may be used for testimony?
Which symbol is not used in certification testing?
Which term is the operation of removing the roof of the intervertebral foramina for relief of nerve root compression?
What term means insufficient oxygen delivery to tissues despite normal blood supply?
A deponent may be instructed not to answer only when necessary to:
Which party presents the initial closing argument?
In a stipulated deposition, what is true about leave of court?
Which rule states that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used at trial?
Which term means an acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines?
What term describes an individual who takes the certification examination?
Which term is used to mean 'among other things'?
Sealing the Deposition: The officer must seal the deposition in an envelope or package marked 'Deposition of [witness's name]' and send it to which recipient?
Which term best fits 'secret cooperation for a fraudulent purpose'?
What term describes the system that relates to both the muscles and the skeleton?
Which term means 'in the matter of; concerning'?
Which term refers to evidence or statements that tend to prove a defendant's innocence?
The title or style of the case includes the names of the parties, the venue, and the case number; this may also be called the caption or the heading. What is this the style of deposition commonly called?
Which term matches the definition: amending of pleading or motion by written insertion between words or lines already typed or printed?
What is the primary purpose of the on-the-record opening?
Which term refers to the protective coverings of the brain and spinal cord?
In the context of sale, the party who sells goods is called
Which term describes the mental state or intent to achieve a result?
Does a court's conditional grant of a motion for a new trial affect the finality of the acquittal judgment?
Which term means 'on the first appearance'?
Which term describes a rapidly growing tumor?
Which term is a legal objection to the ruling of a court?
Which term is used for a temporary stoppage of intestinal movement?
What suffix means pain?
What term means the court is currently in session?
Which term means ensuring a person is afforded all of the rights and privileges of the law?
Which phrase describes the core components that make up the transcript's structure?
A person appointed to protect a minor's interests during litigation.
What is the term for the actual place that is home to a person, stronger than residence, with multiple residences allowed but only one domicile?
Which term describes a mutual legal action or arrangement between two jurisdictions to recognize and enforce rights?
Which term describes the opinion of a judge who does not agree with the majority of the court?
Dilation of the bronchial tubes is called what?
Which combining form means skin, used in medical terms?
Which term refers to the judge's office?
Which term describes the work done by an attorney in representing a client that is ordinarily not subject to discovery?
What are the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord called?
Which list is described as the elements of civil trial?
Which body is responsible for completing critiques of test performance and returning them to Member Services?
The term meaning relating to veins is which?
Which action may be pursued when a party seeks to revisit the verdict after acquittal?
If the court enters a judgment of acquittal after a guilty verdict, what must the court conditionally determine?
In litigation, who acts as a guardian-like representative bringing action for a minor?
Which term refers to the organization that administers and scores tests, ensuring the integrity of the testing process?
Which term refers to the pretrial process whereby one side seeks to discover facts known by the other side?
Which item describes the NVRA's guiding beliefs and purposes?
What is the result if the court grants a motion for acquittal due to insufficient evidence?
Which term refers to monetary damages intended to punish wrongful actions?
What is the surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries called?
Which term means not of sound mind; insane?
What is the medical term for irrigation or washing out of an organ such as the stomach?
Which term is used for the party who buys goods from the seller?
Which term denotes the professional responsibility of a reporter to be fair and unbiased toward all participants in a proceeding?
What is the term for moving a case from one county to another?
Which term means 'the thing speaks for itself'?
Which rule governs subpoenas for depositions?
Which term is an obligation entered into in court requiring a performance of an act, such as appearance in court?
Which term means evil doing; ill conduct?
Which term is a formal written request to a governmental authority?
Duty that falls upon a party to prove a fact affirmatively
The body of the crime; that is, the physical object upon which the crime was committed is called
If the jury has failed to return a verdict, what may the court enter?
What term denotes a written order by a magistrate directing a sheriff to search for and seize property that is evidence or contraband?
What term describes the phenomenon where a sensation is perceived at a location distant from the stimulus?
Which term is the medical field focused on diseases of the lungs?
Which statement is true about peremptory challenges?
Which term means pertaining to the brain and spinal cord?
Which term is defined as an order of the court requiring a witness to appear?
What is the term for an application filed with a court to obtain a rule or order directing some act?
Which term means felonious removal of goods?
Which term describes a person who is a habitual criminal?
What term describes sorting casualties by priority of need for treatment?
Which term refers to the formal process of taking private property for public use, with the payment of compensation?
Which term refers to a person placed in the care of a guardian by court order?
Which term means the interrogation of one's own party or witnesses?
Which term is used to describe the scientific analysis of law and legal systems?
The paragraphed material which precedes the opinion of the court describing the issues in a particular decision.
Which term is used to describe the surgical method of delivering a baby through an abdominal incision?
To offer guidance or counsel is to which word?
Which term matches the definition: design, resolve, or determination with which a person acts; a state of mind in which a person seeks to accomplish a given result through a course of action?
Who may request in writing that the court provide jury instructions?
Which term refers to a formal agreement between opposing counsel on the facts of a case?
Which term means "of its own will or motion"?
What is the act of taking possession of property under a violation of the law or by virtue of an execution of a judgment?
Also known as; frequently used in captions. Which abbreviation is used to indicate an alias?
What prefix means before?
Which reference covers Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30?
Which term describes the nonessential statement in a court's decision that explains the court's reasoning?
Which term is the socket in the pelvis within which the head of the femur fits?
Which term is used for a document identifying items of evidence discussed or presented during testimony?
What must be set out on the record regarding custody of the transcript and exhibits?
Which term means insignificant, minute, frivolous?
Who bears responsibility for ensuring that the recording does not distort appearance or demeanor?
Which term is the party against whom the action is brought?
Which term refers to a subpoena that requires a witness to testify in court?
Which term describes the process for reviewing and challenging the outcomes of certification tests?
Which prefix means against?
Which term describes the process of bringing multiple claims or parties into a single lawsuit for efficiency?
Temporary suspension of consciousness, a faint or swoon, is known as what?
Which term describes the act of submitting oneself to the court officially, usually by filing an appearance with the clerk?
What term means outside the scope of authority to act?
What is the combining form meaning skin?
Which term is synonymous with acknowledgment and designates the place on a document for notarization of signatures?
First appearance before a judge, for purpose of determining whether there are grounds for prosecution?
Which term describes the neck region of the spine or a constricted part of an organ?
Also called poop sheet, dope sheet, dog sheet, and control sheet; a preprinted form filled in at the time of the proceeding that includes date, time, location, appearances, exhibits, and witnesses. This form is commonly known as what?
Which term means "the agreement of counsel as to existence of certain facts or circumstances"?
Which term denotes information drawn from sources outside the official records?
Which verb means to grant formal assent?
Which anatomical term means pertaining to the back region between the thorax and pelvis?
Which medical science focuses on the lungs?
If the judge before whom a jury trial began cannot proceed due to death, sickness, or disability, which judge may complete the trial?
What is the placing of property in one's hands for the benefit of another?
Which prefix means within?
Which reference is one of the references where validated questions' answers can be found?
Which term is defined as a serious crime established by statute and punishable by imprisonment?
Which term denotes the clause stating damages claimed in a writ or declaration?
Which term means 'pertaining to the rules of evidence or the evidence in a particular case'?
Which term is defined as a small, pear-shaped muscular sac that stores bile?
Which reference is authored by Okrent, CJ (2012)?
Which term refers to the legal writ that reviews lower court actions?
Which term corresponds to the anatomical socket in the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur?
The court may sanction a person who impedes, delays, or frustrates the fair examination of the deponent. Sanctions can include which of the following?
Which term refers to the principle that past decisions guide future cases?
What term denotes any of the conducting cells of the nervous system?
Which field studies the kidney, including its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology?
Which term is a rule, principle, theory, or tenet of the law?
What is the significance of the 'With Leave' heading in this material?
What term describes a self-employed reporter or subcontractor who reports depositions and other proceedings?
Which gland is located at the base of the brain?
Which term means the written law as enacted by the legislature?
What must the organization do after being named in a subpoena directed to it?
Which term denotes plagiarism?
When does the 30-day review period begin?
Estate law - a lapse in succession during which there is no person in whom title is vested is called what?
Which term is defined as to take by legal authority?
Which term is used to describe a pending lawsuit?
What is the order for closing arguments?
Which term refers to the pretrial process of seeking to discover facts known by the other side?
Which term refers to the organization that administers and scores tests, ensuring the integrity of the testing process?
In legal citations, which term means 'and others'?
In civil procedure, the defendant's pleading that responds to the plaintiff's petition or complaint is called?
Which statement best describes peremptory challenges in general?
Which resource may assist in vocabulary building and spelling?
A transcript that is not fully edited and may contain errors; does not include a title page, appearance page, or certificate page, but should contain a disclaimer and header or footer stating that it is a rough draft. What is this called?
After placing the deponent under oath, the officer must record the testimony by the method designated under which rule?
Which network of nerves and vessels is located in the shoulder and upper limb region?
If the court conditionally denies a motion for a new trial, what may an appellee assert?
Which reference is listed as a vocabulary-building resource?
Five or six alternates impaneled: how many additional peremptory challenges are permitted?
Which term denotes the formality of the court's inquiry of a prisoner as to whether he/she has any legal cause to show why judgment should not be pronounced against him/her on verdict of conviction?
What term refers to a statute enacted by a municipal government?
In the written-question procedure, who records the answers?
Which term describes a witness who is hostile and is cross-examined by the opposing party?
Which term means a pleading in a civil or criminal case?
Which term describes a conversation held by attorneys with a judge outside the hearing of the jury?
Which term specifically compels the production of documents or records in a legal proceeding?
Which statement correctly describes the notice required when raising foreign law issues?
Which source lists NVRA advisory opinions?
Who bears the expense of the additional record or transcript unless the court orders otherwise?
When must the court enter a judgment of acquittal if the evidence is insufficient?
Which term describes the Latin abbreviation meaning 'namely'?
Which statement correctly describes the requirement for leave of court when a deponent is confined in prison?
The term meaning 'above, earlier in this document' is?
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce items in a list after a complete thought?
What is the term for written questions propounded by one party and served on the adversary, who must answer under oath?
The deponent's attendance may be compelled by what instrument?
Which term is described as the action to take possession of mortgaged property and to collect for amounts due when mortgage terms are not met?
Which term is the inflammation of a fascia?
Which term denotes the party who rents out property to others?
What term means all the judges of one court sitting together?
Which term refers to diseases of the female genital tract?
Which term is a written command from a court that directs a point or step in the proceedings?
What is the term used for sworn testimony taken outside the courtroom?
Which term is defined as 'auxiliary, supplementary'?
Which term describes legal proceedings instituted by the attorney general (or other proper person) in the name and on behalf of the state, but at the information and instigation of an individual who has a private interest in the matter?
Which verb means to go beyond a limit?
Which term means commonly accepted or supposed?
The proper transcription of the name of a witness as it appears within the transcript, referring to the information that appears between the time a witness is called and when he or she begins testimony; includes the calling of the witness, the oath if transcribed, his or her name keyed in spread-heading format, and who the witness was called for or whether he or she is the plaintiff or defendant, and may also include asking the witness to state his or her name and address for the record. What is this called?
The use of symbols in writing to clarify meaning and separate elements?
What term describes a right of access onto, over, under, or across real property?
Which statement about court orders regarding termination or limitation is true?
Which term means to carry on legal contest by judicial process?
Which term denotes termination of a marriage, often used in the phrase dissolution of marriage?
To influence; emotional response is described by which word?
Which term means temporary relief from or postponement of criminal punishment or sentence?
What term describes the anterior (forward) slipping of a vertebra relative to the vertebra below it?
Which anatomical term identifies the upper, wing-shaped portion of the pelvic bone?
What term means 'applicant for rule or order in court'?
A court's decision given without delay or formality of full proceedings is called?
On the first appearance.
Which term means repudiation or renunciation of a claim or power vested in a person?
Which procedural rules govern criminal prosecutions in United States federal courts?
After notification that the transcript or recording is available, how many days must the deponent be allowed to review?
Compilation of all existing law in effect under a system of subjects in a jurisdiction
After a verdict to examine each juror separately as to concurrence in the verdict?
Instead of participating in the oral examination, how may a party present questions?
What condition is inflammation of the fascia on the sole of the foot?
Which medical specialty focuses on diseases of the lungs?
Which form of ownership between spouses treats the property as owned by the couple, with the survivor owning the entire property upon death?
Designated persons must testify about information known or reasonably available to which entity?
Which term is the official record of trial proceedings?
What procedure allows a plaintiff to secure a lien against a defendant's property to satisfy an obligation that may not yet be determined?
Which term means for this occasion?
Which term means not malignant and favorable for recovery?
Which term is the claim of fact that a party makes in a pleading?
The general body of law widely recognized and free from doubt.
Which term describes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines?
Which term means 'among the living, done during lifetime'?
The heading on a pleading, containing name of court, county, parties, and the title of the document
Which term means clustered together or occurring in bundles?
A case that is sufficient until contradicted and overcome by other evidence
Which term describes sword-shaped structure in anatomy?
What are affixes added to the end of a word to modify its meaning?
Which term means inflammation of a fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that lies deep under the skin?
Which term means freedom from parental control although not yet having reached age of majority?
Which term describes the work done by an attorney ordinarily not subject to discovery?
Which term refers to a small hemorrhagic spot on the skin larger than a petechia?
Which verb means to receive willingly?
Which term means 'and wife'?
A court which is required to make a record of and preserve its proceedings.
Which term refers to notes that explain statutes within official publications?
A preprinted form filled in at the proceeding or from the reporter's notes that includes date, time, location, appearances, exhibits, and witnesses, and may also be called information sheet, poop sheet, dope sheet, dog sheet, and control sheet. What is this form commonly called?
Which option best describes the action the successor judge may take in post-trial scenarios?
Which punctuation mark has specific, defined uses for signaling a break or emphasis in formal writing?
Who bears the recording costs for a deposition?
Who may grant a new trial when post-trial duties cannot be performed or a new trial is necessary for some other reason?
Which term is "the written law as enacted by the legislature"?
Which term refers to charging more than the legal rate of interest?
Instrument evidencing a transfer of personal property
What term describes a deposition question extracted for ruling by a judge?
Which sentence demonstrates a plural possessive form?
Which principle prohibits being prosecuted twice for the same crime?
Which term refers to the kneecap?
Which term means intentional perversion of truth for purposes of persuading another to part with something of value?
What is the purpose of impaneling up to six alternate jurors?
Which term means intermediate?
Under a contingent fee arrangement, the lawyer's fee is earned only if the client wins.
Which procedural rules govern civil litigation in United States federal courts?
What is the fee charged to obtain a critique of test performance?
At the beginning of each unit of the recording medium, the officer must repeat the items from which rule?
Which term means bladder?
Which term refers to the neck injury commonly associated with rear-end automobile collisions?
Which term describes one which cannot agree on a verdict?
Which term is used for an emergency court order issued to prevent harm before a full hearing?
Which term describes the powers of courts to inquire into facts, apply the law, make decisions, and declare judgment?
Which term describes a form of ownership where two or more people hold property with undivided interests and can pass their shares to heirs?
What is the surgical procedure performed to create a small opening in the stapes?
Which term describes difficulty in swallowing?
Which body handles critiques and forwards them to Member Services for review?
Which entry indicates the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in the action?
The taking of private property for public use upon the payment of compensation is called
Alternate jurors must have the same qualifications and be selected and sworn in the same manner as any other juror.
Which term is used to describe a degenerative condition involving cartilage quality?
One of the references where validated questions' answers can be found.
When may a deposition be terminated or limited?
Which term describes a verdict that the judge instructs the jury to return when there are no factual issues for the jury to decide?
Appointed to protect a minor defendant's interest during specific litigation.
Which term denotes a person who handles the assets of a trust for beneficiaries?
Which term refers to the process of moving a case to a different venue within the same jurisdiction?
Which term corresponds to the surrender of an alleged criminal by one state to another?
Warning?
Which term refers to the wrist region?
Which suffix denotes a state or condition?
Which prefix means without?
Which reference is a dictionary edition?
Which term describes a declaration of rights of parties or opinion of the court on a question of law without ordering anything to be done?
Which elevated, irregular scar results from excessive collagen during healing?
What term describes the process of posting security to guarantee a defendant's appearance at a hearing or trial?
Which term describes something that is legally recognized as right or valid by law?
Which term means "in chambers"?
To raise a foreign-law issue, a party must provide the court and all parties with what?
Which term means written authorization to act as one's agent?
Which term is a pleading which says, 'I admit, for the purpose of argument, that your claimed facts are true, but those facts do not give you a valid claim against me'?
Which term describes money that is overdue and unpaid?
Rules that govern the creation and administration of tests to ensure their validity and reliability.
What term denotes a formal decision given by a court?
A writ for the release of a prisoner.
Which document outlines the rules and procedures for certification and appeals, and is available online?
Which term is commonly used to refer to the medical specialty dealing with heart diseases?
Which term is used to describe the place where a case is heard, also called 'venue'?
Which term describes a right of use or passage over real property that can burden the title?
Which term describes the government's power to acquire private property for public use with compensation?
Local custom will dictate capitalization of specific entities versus general subjects.
What term describes a proceeding to determine the rights of rival claimants to property held by a third person who has no interest in the property?
Which term means 'I do not contest the claim'?
Which item is listed as part of the elements of a criminal trial?
Which term describes a request filed with a court asking for an order that directs some action?
Which term describes failure to take a required step within a specified time, potentially resulting in a default judgment?
Which word is a synonym for 'to assist'?
The term meaning 'of one's own right' is?
In trial practice, which term describes a system of justice for causes of action not governed by specific statutes or law; negligence is a law action; injunction is an equity action?
Which term matches the description of a group of lawsuits with common characteristics that can be resolved in one proceeding?
Which term refers to the state of trial proceedings that demonstrates that prior witnesses' testimony is untrue, including the evidence presented?
Which term means pertaining to synovia, the viscous fluid contained in joint cavities also called synovial fluid?
Under what condition can a jury verdict be returned by a jury of fewer than 12 persons?
Which prefix means brain?
The expenses of a trial or proceeding which may be charged to the parties, usually excluding attorney's fees.
With prior notice, what may a party designate?
Which term is described as a broad term for one who has a trust to perform; trustees, guardians, and agents are all fiduciaries?
Which term denotes the act of taking property into custody under a legal process after a violation or judgment?
A study of a defendant made by investigation by probation and parole officer prior to sentencing
Which term denotes difficulty in swallowing?
Which grading approach ensures fairness by not referencing the test participant's identity?
If an objection is raised during the examination, what happens?
Which term means the formation of fibrous tissue?
Which term denotes the study of the heart and its functions?
Forward displacement of a lumbar vertebra is called what?
Which suffix denotes surgical removal?
Which term refers to the destruction of a witness's credibility?
Which term means a court command to appear and explain why an order should not take effect?
How may a party prove an official record or the lack of a record?
Who initiates the motion to produce a witness's statement?
What term refers to an ownership of property by two or more persons, with the death of one joint tenant passing the interest to the others?
Which term denotes the ability to transcribe spoken words into text instantly, a key emphasis in modern reporting?
Who must begin the deposition with an on-the-record statement?
Which term denotes "in the face of the court"?
What term refers to tissue death due to occlusion, commonly myocardial infarction?
Which surgical procedure is the division of the lamina of a vertebra?
Which term means 'from another source; from outside'?
Which term means neck injury commonly associated with rear-end automobile collisions?
Which term matches the definition: a court order prohibiting some action?
A word meaning 'opinion, suggestion' is which?
When forming a noun or verb, the hyphen's presence or absence is required for the proper spelling. Which statement is true?
The small fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate is called the what?
Which term refers to a case that is sufficient at first sight until challenged by other evidence?
Which punctuation mark is used in a contraction to indicate missing letters and to denote possessive?
Which term is defined as the environment of a litigated issue consisting of acts and declarations admissible in evidence that form an exception to the hearsay rule?
Federal and state statutes that protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints, price fixing, and monopolies are known as what?
Which term describes the party who initiates an appeal?
Which term means starting over in a legal matter, as if it had not been decided before?
Which word means having an active feeling of repugnance or distaste?
Which term means for only the particular case at hand?
Which term refers to swelling due to fluid accumulation in intercellular tissue spaces?
Which term means one making written request for relief in court?
Which reference is associated with vocabulary-building resources including '30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary'?
Which term is a substance found in muscle and blood and excreted in the urine?
Videlicet; namely means
Which term denotes the equitable remedy under which a person is restored to his or her original position prior to loss or injury?
Which prefix means slow and is used in medical terms?
The word that describes acting against or in a contrary direction; hostile is which?
Which term is defined as the act of knowingly making untrue statements for the purpose of obtaining money or property fraudulently?
Which term means a formal written request to obtain relief from a governmental authority?
Which term describes the acts and declarations admissible in evidence that form the environment of a litigated issue and are treated as an exception to hearsay?
In a court's decision, the statement of a rule or principle of law that is not essential to the determination of the issues but is used to explain the court's reasoning?
What is the process of creating written records from spoken language during court proceedings?
Which term refers to a document published by a corporation describing the nature and objects of an issue of shares or other securities?
Which term means 'for only the particular case at hand'?
If the deponent's name is unknown, what must the notice provide?
Which term describes a sound or murmur heard in auscultation, especially an abnormal one?
Which word means sticky and thick?
Which term means persisting over a long period of time?
Which term is defined as the crime of knowingly making untrue statements for the purpose of obtaining money or property fraudulently?
Which term means 'additional or supplementary' and is a synonym for supporting items?
Which term is the place on a document for signatures to be notarized?
If the court conditionally grants a new trial and an appellate court later reverses the acquittal, what must the trial court do?
Under Rule 30, a party may depose which individuals without leave of court?
Which term denotes a professional who specializes in the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the development of tests?
The deposition procedure is like trial under the Federal Rules of Evidence except for which rules?
What prefix means windpipe?
Which term means needlessly repetitive?
Which term means for the purposes of the suit?
Which term refers to the relative value of the totality of evidence presented on one side of a judicial dispute, in light of the evidence presented on the other side?
Which term describes law evolving from ancient custom, judicial decision and casual statutes, as contrasted with a concerted plan of statutory enactments?
Which term describes ownership of property by two or more persons with the right of survivorship upon one’s death?
Which term means defamation by writing?
What is dilation of the bronchial tubes medically termed?
Which branch studies the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye?
Which term describes the passage of a fluid through the vessels of an organ?
Which term matches the definition: in the matter of; concerning?
Which term describes the rights of rival claimants to property held by a third person having no interest therein?
In a civil suit, which term describes the party bringing the action?
Which term describes a decision or order of a court, often a dissolution of marriage decree?
A person who is trusted or trustworthy is called a
Which service category includes capabilities like instant viewing and keyword indexing?
Which term describes an order of a higher court directing a lower court to refrain from taking certain action?
Which term describes dismissal without trial which permits a party to bring another civil action for the same cause unless civil action is otherwise barred?
A private, informal dispute resolution with a neutral third party is called?
What prefix means without or away?
What examination evaluates a reporter's theoretical knowledge necessary for professional reporting?
Which term describes the party who is the lender and receives payment in a mortgage transaction?
Which term refers to dismissal of a case without trial that bars assertion of the same cause of action against the same party?
Which term denotes abnormally low blood pressure?
Which rules govern civil procedure in federal courts?
Which term denotes the trust property itself?
Which term denotes intentional and wrongful physical contact with a person without consent that results in injury or offensive touching?
What is the process of forming words through the use of prefixes, suffixes, and roots?
What prefix means against?
To offer advice to, to counsel is best defined by which word?
What term describes a bowel obstruction?
Which item is listed as part of the elements of a civil trial?
Which term means false swearing?
What is the Latin term for 'thus in the original', indicating an exact reproduction?
Which term provides an overview of the NVRA certification testing process and its significance?
Which term refers to the area at the side of the judge's bench where trial counsel and the judge discuss matters out of the hearing of the jury?
Greater weight, said of evidence
An item of personal property
Which term is defined as "one selected from a panel to serve as judge in a particular case"?
What is fraudulent use of money entrusted to one's care called?
Which term describes a statement for a defendant of the specific acts charged?
Which term means the bottom or base of anything, such as the uterus or eye?
What term describes a friend of the court who volunteers information with the court's permission on matters of law?
During a deposition, what is the term for a discussion among attorneys that is not reported and requires agreement of all attorneys present?
Which term is Latin for 'thus in the original'?
In contract law, the value exchanged that makes a contract binding is called
Which term describes a professional who specializes in the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the development of tests?
If the court reserves decision on the motion for acquittal, when may it render the decision?
Which term relates to a structure in the neck region of the spine?
A bond required of one who petitions to set aside a judgment or execution is called?
Which term means starting over as though not done before?
What term refers to the party against whom the action is brought?
The last page to appear within a transcript, dated and signed by the court reporter who took the matter, is called what?
Which term describes a lawyer appointed by a judge to sit on the bench when the regular judge cannot be present?
How many peremptory challenges does each side have in capital cases?
Which term is defined as a question asking an expert witness to assume proven facts and elicit the witness's opinion based on those facts?
Which term matches the definition: on or at the threshold; at the very beginning; preliminary?
Which word describes a feeling of strong repugnance or distaste?
Which term refers to a substantially verbatim, contemporaneously recorded recital of a witness's oral statement?
What term literally means 'the thing' and refers to property held in trust?
Which term means pertaining to the treatment of the aged?
Which term describes evidence having the effect of proof, tending to prove, or actually proving an issue?
Which term refers to the act of overseeing or monitoring to gather evidence in a criminal investigation?
Which term means a charge against property?
Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list after a complete sentence?
Which term is the study of building words from roots, prefixes, and suffixes?
Which term is used to describe a formal statement of the specific acts charged against a defendant?
Which term means for oneself; in one's own behalf?
An action brought by a group of people with common characteristics from which arises a common legal position such that the court can efficiently and fairly adjudicate it in a single proceeding
What must the officer do on the record at the end of a deposition?
Which term is defined as the revision or editing that excises references in a confession, commonly known as redaction?
Which term means for the time being; temporarily; provisionally?
Affixes added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning are called?
Which kind of transcript is not fully edited and may contain errors; it lacks a title page, appearance page, and certificate page, but includes a disclaimer and header or footer stating that it is a rough draft?
Which term describes a tiny red spot on the skin, usually used in the plural?
Which term refers to a scar that is raised and extends beyond the original wound?
Which term means the body of law governing private rights and remedies in civil matters?
In sales terminology, what is the buyer called?
In patent infringement law, what phrase describes the concept that two devices do the same work in substantially the same way and produce substantially the same result, even if they differ in name, form, or shape?
Which term refers to the people who have a stake in the outcome of a lawsuit, excluding attorneys?
Which term denotes a remedy that restores a party to their original position before loss?
Doing business as.
Which term means 'and following'?
What term describes physical or mental injury to a person caused by external violence?
Appellate review proceeding examining action of inferior court for further information; a writ of review or inquiry
Which term is the official entry indicating the plaintiff or prosecutor will not continue the action?
Which punctuation mark is demonstrated in the sentence 'Most of the stockholders favored the sale; management did not'?
Which prefix means cell?
Which term means the law of the place?
In a case tried without a jury, what must the court do?
Which term refers to a deposition question that must be presented to a judge for ruling?
A witness who manifests hostility under direct examination and is subject to cross-examination by the opposing side.
One of the references where validated questions' answers can be found.
Which process ensures fairness by removing the test participant's identity during grading?
Which punctuation marks are not used in certification testing?
Which term describes the person who makes a written request for relief in court?
Which process involves experts reviewing test questions to ensure their accuracy and relevance?
The term for the panel from which juries are drawn is
How can the deponent's attendance be compelled?
Which term is used for inflammation of the vertebrae?
Which sentence correctly uses the hyphen to form a compound adjective before a noun?
What is the term for stamping exhibits with a sequential number for identification during trial preparation?
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list following an independent clause?
Which term names the inflammation of the plantar fascia?
Which term describes any of various writs commanding a person to do something or to appear and show cause why he/she should not?
The place of jurisdiction is called
Which term specifically refers to affixes added to the beginning of a word?
Which term is a document evidencing the transfer of the use of property for a limited time?
Which term describes the study of spelling errors in legal writing?
Under whose information must the designated testimony be provided?
How must an objection be stated?
Who may request the 30-day review after notification by the officer?
Which term designates the bones of the fingers or toes?
What prefix means heart?
Under Subpoena Rule 45, what must the court do?
A jury consists of how many persons by default, unless the rule provides otherwise?
Represents 10% of the required areas of knowledge for the Written Knowledge Test.
Which prefix denotes two and is used in medical terms?
In a felony case punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, what is the allocation of peremptory challenges?
Which term describes the local law enacted by a city or town?
Money which is overdue and unpaid is known as
Which item contains the complete list of knowledge, skills, and abilities required in each category for the test?
Which suffix means producing or originating?
In certification testing, how is the hyphen in a compound adjective treated in scoring?
Which term refers to the National Verbatim Reporters Association's role in certifying reporters as capable of professional performance?
What term refers to the number stamped on each exhibit in preparation for trial?
Which courtroom official maintains order and facilitates the conduct of the trial?
Which term means pertaining to the skeleton and the muscles?
Which term is "under penalty or pain; order of the court requiring a witness to appear"?
Which term means seizing of property through a court order?
A distinct statement of plaintiff's cause of action; a complaint may contain one or more counts.
What is the term for a point of dispute between the parties to a lawsuit?
What term describes the borrower who grants a mortgage?
Which term refers to a multi-volume collection of abbreviated case summaries arranged by subject matter, used as a research tool?
Which term means draw away from the median line of the body?
Which term describes a civil wrong for which a plaintiff may sue to recover damages?
Which term describes the destruction of witness credibility?
Which suffix means to view?
Which term refers to the rule that the thing speaks for itself?
Which vascular disorder is characterized by ischemia of the fingers or toes?
Which term refers to evidence or statements that tend to clear, justify, or excuse a defendant?
Which term means 'a result'?
Which term is a localized collection of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces?
Which term translates to 'the thing speaks for itself'?
Which term describes the region of the chest?
Which term describes a document that creates a security interest in personal property to secure payment for goods purchased on an installment plan?
Which term denotes one who leases property to another; tenant?
Which term is defined as a formal challenge raised during trial?
Which term describes a rapidly growing tumor?
Which term describes the method of disproving an argument by showing that it leads to an absurd consequence?
Which suffix denotes surgical removal of a part?
Who may examine prospective jurors?
What must a deposition notice include?
Which term is defined as evidence that strengthens or confirms a claim?
Which term is used to describe going beyond a limit?
A complaint by a defendant setting forth any cause of action he has against any of the parties who filed the complaint against him and/or action he has against a person alleged to be liable thereon.
In the written-question process, what must the officer do with the deponent’s responses?
Which term denotes a state of facts that exists in reality but not by law?
What is the effect of an objection during examination?
Which term denotes the 'applicant for rule or order' in court?
A person who supports a cause is called which term?
Which term means the person against whom relief is asked, who opposes prayer of petition?
Must a defendant move for a judgment of acquittal before the case is submitted to the jury?
An item of personal property affixed to real estate and considered part of it; a fixture
Which term matches the definition: temporary or intermediate; not final?
Which option describes a service that provides real-time transcription for accessibility?
Which term refers to the official proceedings of a trial?
To testify on its behalf, an organization may designate which individuals?
Which term means 'temporary or not final'?
Which prefix means outside?
Which term is defined as a written order directing the arrest of a person or persons, issued by a court, body, or official having authority to issue warrants of arrest?
What term refers to extra services offered by a reporter or agency, including instant viewing, ASCII disk, keyword indexing, condensed transcript, and print options?
Who is the professional who records courtroom proceedings for government agencies?
Which sentence demonstrates incorrect use of a colon?
Which item is NOT required to be in the officer's on-the-record opening?
Which term refers to the rigidity of muscles that occurs after death?
Under what condition may the court permit a jury of 11 to return a verdict?
What term refers to the transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it?
Which term refers to the annulling or setting aside by an appellate court of a decision of a lower court?
A deposition may be taken by telephone or other remote means if:
Which suffix means producing or causing?
Which vertebral procedure involves excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra?
Which term denotes personal property that can become part of real property when affixed to land?
Which term describes the tissue related to joints, also called synovial?
After a verdict or finding of guilty, any judge regularly sitting in or assigned to a court may complete the court's duties if the judge who presided at trial cannot perform those duties because of absence, death, sickness, or other disability. Which judge may complete the court's duties after verdict?
Which reference is one of the references where validated questions' answers can be found?
What term refers to an exact transcription of spoken words, maintaining the highest standards of speed and accuracy?
What indicates omitted text?
Which term describes the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces?
An order commanding a person to appear before a judge on a named day
Which phrase describes the core components that make up a transcript's structure, including the title, index, stipulations, body, exhibits, and certificate?
Which term is a surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus?
Which word describes a person who follows or supports a belief or cause?
Which term refers to the power to take private property for public use through condemnation proceedings and compensation?
Which term refers to a writ used to release a prisoner from custody.
Which term is "a short-term court-ordered delay in judicial proceedings"?
Which type of reporter works in a courtroom setting or reports for governmental agencies?
Which term describes "the rule of precedent; that which is decided once will be applied in the future"?
Which term means sticky or gummy in texture?
Which term describes a small, local, involuntary contraction of muscle?
The Miranda Warning is a requirement that warnings about self-incrimination and the right to counsel must be given before custodial interrogation is known as the?
Which term is used to describe a writ commanding someone to do something or to appear?
Which term describes distribution by headcount to give equal shares?
What suffix denotes weakness?
What term means the total probate assets of a deceased person?
Which term is a formal record, entered in brief, of the proceedings in a court of justice?
Which term describes the moral principles and duties that guide the conduct of court reporters?
Examination by attorneys of prospective jurors with regard to qualifications, lack of prejudice, and general knowledge and understanding; at depositions or at trial, examination by attorneys of an expert witness with regard to qualifications as an expert. What term describes this process?
Which reference is commonly used for vocabulary or spelling resources?
Which term refers to listing materials for production in response to a subpoena?
Which verb means to agree or assent to a demand?
Which term refers to the ordinary jury, distinguished from the grand jury?
Which term describes the death of tissue due to arterial blockage, commonly in the heart?
Which term means to cancel or void a legal document or order?
The branch of medical science that studies the nervous system is called what?
Which edition is Morson's English Guide for Court Reporters published?
Relating to private rights and remedies sought by civil suit
What term means not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery?
Which statement describes the use of the apostrophe in the contraction It's?
An entire panel from which juries are drawn is called
Which bone is the breast bone that connects with the clavicles and the first seven ribs?
After a witness testifies on direct examination, who may move for production of the witness's statement?
Which term describes a question that invites the witness to offer an opinion based on assumed facts?
Which term refers to the initial stage of court proceedings after arrest?
Semicolons are also used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.
Which term describes having high standards in one's career, the ability to work with great skill, and treating all persons fairly, impartially, and without bias?
Which term means to release or relinquish a claim, and is often used in the context of a deed that releases right or title without asserting validity of title?
Which term describes the act of substituting one person for another in reference to a legal claim?
Which term means grossly negligent or careless?
Which term requires a witness to produce documents or records?
Which term is the Latin phrase meaning the indispensable condition for something?
Which term refers to evidence that is not conclusive and may admit of explanation or contradiction?
Which term means evidence from the most reliable source, typically the original document, as opposed to a copy?
Which term designates any of the conducting cells of the nervous system?
What is the medical term for examining the body by touch?
In a sale, the seller is called
Which term means evil doing; ill conduct?
Which prefix indicates the exterior or outward direction?
What term refers to a hearing called to examine and rule on evidence intended to be presented at trial?
Which prefix means two?
Which term denotes a neutral holder of property until a condition is met?
For a plural noun that ends in s, where should the possessive apostrophe be placed?
Which term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
When the court retains an alternate juror after the jury retires to deliberate, what must be ensured?
The monetary redress which one seeks to recover from another.
Which reference is a well-known manual used by court reporters?
What must the envelope be marked with when sealing the deposition?
What term means held by a third party until an agreed event takes place?
Which term is described as a broad term for one who has a trust to perform; trustees, guardians, and agents are all fiduciaries?
Which NVRA service focuses on ongoing professional development for members?
Which term describes repudiation or renunciation of a claim or power vested in a person; refusal or rejection of an estate or right offered to a person; disavowal or denial?
Measures taken to ensure that test questions and answers are not disclosed outside of the testing environment.
The court may impanel up to how many alternate jurors?
Which term denotes one who leases property from another; landlord?

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