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There are 7 names in this directory beginning with the letter W.
Weight of evidence
The strength, value and believability of evidence presented on a factual issue by one side as compared to evidence introduced by the other side.

White collar crime
A generic term for crimes involving commercial fraud, cheating consumers, swindles, insider trading on the stock market, embezzlement and other forms of dishonest business schemes.

Witness
A person who testifies under oath in a trial (or a deposition which may be used in a trial if the witness is not available) with first-hand or expert evidence useful in a lawsuit.

World court
The court of international justice, founded by the united nations in 1945, which hears international disputes, but only when the parties (usually governments) agree to have the issue heard and to be bound by the decision.

Writ
A written order of a judge requiring specific action by the person or entity to whom the writ is directed.

Wrongful death
The death of a human being as the result of a wrongful act of another person. Such wrongful acts include: negligence (like careless driving), an intentional attack such as assault and/or battery, a death in the course of another crime, vehicular manslaughter, manslaughter or murder.

Wrongful termination
A right of an employee to sue his/her employer for damages (loss of wage and “fringe” benefits, and, if against “public policy,” for punitive damages).
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