Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Clamor: A word that used to mean a lawsuit or a claim in the past. It can also refer to a loud noise or shouting, like a "hue and cry." In civil law, it can mean a person who is making a claim or the thing that is being claimed from someone else.
Definition: A clamor can mean several things:
Examples:
The examples illustrate the different meanings of the word clamor. The first example shows how it was used in history to refer to a legal action. The second example shows how it can refer to a loud and persistent noise. The third example shows how it is used in civil law to refer to a claimant. The fourth example shows how it can refer to the thing that is being claimed.