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Today's Terms
Restitution
Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Embezzlement
Definition:
The fraudulent appropriation by a person to his own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him by another.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Definition:
Methods of resolving disputes outside of official court proceedings. These methods include mediation arbitration, and conciliation.
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