术语 定义 undue More than necessary; excessive. unlawful detainer Detention of real property without consent of owner or other person entitled to its possession. usury (YOO seh ree) Charging higher interest rate or higher fees than law allows. vacate To nullify, render void. venire (veh NI ree; popularly pronounced veh NEER) Writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors. Also, a group of people summoned for jury duty. venue (VEN YOO) Geographical area from which a jury is drawn, where a criminal trial is held and where an action is brought. Also, the geographical location in which the alleged actions that gave rise to the legal action occurred. verdict Decision reached by a jury or judge on the facts presented at a trial. voir dire (vwahr deer) Process of questioning potential jurors. waiver Voluntarily giving up right. waiver of immunity Means by which witness relinquishes the right against self-incrimination, thereby making it possible for his/her testimony to be used against him/her in future proceedings. warrant Writ directing or authorizing someone to do something; most commonly, a court order authorizing law enforcement officers to make an arrest or conduct a search. weight of evidence Persuasiveness of some evidence as compared to other. will Legal document that sets forth how an individual wants his/her property disposed of when he/she dies. willfully Intentionally, as distinguished from accidentally, carelessly or inadvertently, but not necessarily maliciously. with prejudice Judge's decision in a case whereby any future action on the claim is barred in any court. without prejudice Without loss of rights. witness One who testifies to what he/she has seen, heard or otherwise experienced. work release Sentence under which defendant is imprisoned, but is released during day to work at a job approved by Department of Corrections or the court. writ Judicial order directing a person to do something. writ of certiorari (SIR she oh RARE ee) See certiorari. writ of execution Writ directing sheriff or other officer of the court to enforce a judgment or decree of a court.