vocab building word scramble 3-1

conjunction

a court order to do or not do something

consent

a defense to battery

defense

a legal excuse to torts

immune

a person is protected from some kinds of tort suits

privilege

a public policy that permits the defendant to act

remedy

an action to make up for injury

settlement

an agreement to resolve a dispute

battery

an intentional act to cause harmful contact of an other person

nuisance

an unreasonable interference with property

trespass

entering property without permission

premiums

insurance payments

mediation

is a process in which a third person assists people with settling a dispute without going to court

insurance

is a purchased plan to pay for losses

malpractice

lack of reasonable care by a professional

intellectual

property created by the mind

deductible

the amount and insured person is required to pay before insurance pays

negligence

the failure to use reasonable care, which causes harm

plaintiff

the injured party in a tort suit

liability

the legal responsibility for an injury

damages

the payment of money to make up for injuries

assault

the threat of immediate harm from battery

conversion

the unlawful exercise of control of another's personal property