Court Interpreter Written Exam - Legal Glossary (O,Q,R) Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

_ Court Interpreter Written Exam - Legal Glossary
(O,Q,R) Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1:
QUASH

Answer:
To overthrow, to vacate, to annul or make void.


Question 2:
QUASI JUDICIAL

Answer:
Authority or discretion vested in an officer whose acts partake of a judicial character.


Question 3:
OATH

Answer:
Written or oral pledge by a witness to speak the truth.


Question 4:
OBJECT

Answer:
To protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.


Question 5:
OBJECTION

Answer:
A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.


Question 6:
OBJECTION
OVERRULED

, Answer:
A ruling by the court upholding the act or omission of the opposing party.


Question 7:
OBJECTION SUS-
TAINED

Answer:
A ruling by the court in favor of the party making the objection.


Question 8:
OF COUNSEL

Answer:
A phrase commonly applied to counsel employed to assist in the preparation or
management of the case, or its presentation on appeal, but who is not the principal
attorney for the party.


Question 9:
OFFENDER

Answer:
One who commits a crime, such as a felony, misdemeanor, or other punishable
unlawful act.


Question 10:
OFFENSE

Answer:
A crime, such as a felony, misdemeanor, or other punishable unlawful act.


Question 11:
OFFER OF PROOF

Answer:
Presentation of evidence to the court (out of the hearing of the jury) for the court's
decision of whether the evidence is admissible.