Law lexicon
Notary Public - A public officer whose function it is to administer oaths, to attest and certify documents, and to take acknowledgments.
Notice - Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also, any form of notification of a legal proceeding.
Notice to creditors - A notice given by the bankruptcy court to all creditors of a meeting of creditors.
Nuncupative will - An oral (unwritten) will.
Oath - A solemn pledge made under a sense of responsibility in attestation of the truth of a statement or in verification of a statement made.
Objection - The process by which one party takes exception to some statement or procedure. An objection is either sustained (allowed) or overruled by the judge.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) - A federal law designed to develop and promote occupational safety and health standards.
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission - The agency established by OSHA to adjudicate enforcement actions under the Act.
Source: Jurist International.
