术语 定义 garnishment Legal proceeding in which a debtor's money is applied to the debts of the debtor, such as when one's wages are garnished. general jurisdiction Jurisdiction which covers a wide range of controversies brought before a court. Compare limited jurisdiction. good faith Honest belief; the absence of malice and design to defraud. good time Reduction in time served in prison as reward for good behavior. grand jury Group of citizens, usually numbering 23, assembled to determine whether enough evidence exists to charge an individual with a felony. May issue indictment, charging the suspect, or may have power to issue presentment. Compare petit jury. granting cert See certiorari. grantor Person who sets up a trust. Also called settlor. gravamen (gruh VAY men) The significant point of a grievance or complaint. guardian ad litem (add LYE dem) Person appointed by a court to look after interests of a minor or incapacitated person involved in legal proceedings. guardianship Legal right given to a person to care for an individual or his/her property when that individual is deemed incapable of doing so for him/herself. Also called conservatorship. guilty Plea made by accused in confessing crime with which charged. Also, verdict reached when jury convicts defendant of crime with which charged. Compare acquittal.