Euthanasia- those ah that have the specific goal of ending another's life. Evidence = something legally submitted to the court to ascertain the truth of the matter. Expert witness- one who has special training, experience, skill, and knowledge in relevant area, and who is allowed to offer an opinion as testimony in court. False imprisonment- unjustifiable detention of a person without legal warrant False testimony is punishable both in civil and criminal law Gross negligence — flagrant disregard for duty Hearsay rule —a rule of evidence that restricts the admissibility of evidence which is not personal knowledge of the witness Homicide - killing of one human being by another Incompetence — lacking in legal qualification or skill to perform. Intestate- having made no valid will Injunction — a court order requiring one to do or not to do a certain act Legal remedy — a means afforded by law by enforcing a right, redressing or preventing a wrong Malfeasance- wrongful act which interferes with performance of official duties Misdemeanor — an unlawful act of a less serious nature than a felony, usually punishable by fine or imprisonment for a term of less than one year. Morai turpitude- an act of baseness, vileness or depravity in social or private duties Murder — killing a person with premeditation Notary public — a public official who acministers oaths and certifies the validity of documents Ordinance- a law passed by a municipal legislative body Plaintiff- the party to a civil suit who brings the suit seeking damages or other legal relief; complainant Police Power — the power of the state to protect the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people. Proximate ~ an immediate relation with something else. In negligence cases, the careless act must be the proximate cause of injury Quasi-judicial — of a judicial nature. Action or discretion of public administrative officials to investigate facts and draw conclusion from them as a basis for their legal action. Quasi-legislative — action or discretion of public administrative officers to formulate the implementing rules and regulations of a law. Reckless imprudence- willful lack of prudence Res gestae — all of the surrounding events which become part of an incident. Respondent — a defendant; a person called upon to answer petition Revocation ~ annulment of the professional status and privileges of a registered nurse; license to practice is confiscated which ma be temporary or permanent. ron, influence — exercise of power/influence for personal gain faiver — the intentional giving up or a right