Simple English definitions for legal terms
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RISE (verb)
Rise means to stand up when a judge enters or exits a courtroom. It can also mean that a court takes a break at the end of a day or adjourns finally at the end of a term. In parliamentary law, it refers to a special committee that has finished its work and sends a report to the referring body. When a committee rises, it is like a group of people ending their meeting and going home.
Rise is a verb that can mean:
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These examples illustrate the different ways the word rise can be used in a legal context, such as in a courtroom or parliamentary setting.