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Assault
Definition:
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
Caption
Definition:
The heading or introductory clause of papers connected with a case in court, which shows the names of the parties, name of the court, docket number of the case, etc
Exclusion of witnesses
Definition:
An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify, except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if they violate the order.
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