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Concise definitions of legal terms used on the Citizen Media Law Project site. (The glossary is currently a work-in-progress. Please use our contact form to suggest additional terms for this glossary.)

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Temporary restraining order search for term

A short-term order, issued by a judge, which prevents one party from acting in a way that could irreparably harm another before a hearing can be held. Sometimes referred to as a "TRO."

Tort search for term

A negligent or intentional civil wrong not arising out of a contract or statute. A tort is an act that injures someone in some way, and for which the injured person may sue the person for damages.

Trade libel search for term

A form of defamation that disparages a business, product, or service.

See also: Defamation
Trade secret search for term

Confidential information held by a business or individual, that is not made available to the public, and which has commercial value.

  
 
 
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