Medical / Legal Dictionary
Adoption
The process by which a child is placed in the care of parents other than those to which he or she was born.
Adultery
Having a sexual relationship with a person other than one’s spouse.
Agency Work
In the employment context, workers engaged through, or by, an employment agency or bureau and supplied to a hiring employer on a temporary basis.
Alimony
An obligation to give financial support to one’s spouse, or former spouse, or dependent child.
Annuity Mortgage
A mortgage where interest and part of the loan is repaid each month.
Antenuptial (Prenuptial) Agreement
An agreement entered into between individuals prior to their marriage which determines how their affairs are to be arranged should the marriage break down.
Appeal
An application to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
Appeal
The process by which a case is brought from one court to a higher court for review.
Appearance
A document lodged in court by a solicitor which indicates that he or she represents the defendant in proceedings.
Artery
A vessel that carries the blood (transporting oxygen and nutrients) from the heart to tissues throughout the body.
Arthritis
A group of bone and joint disorders commonly marked by bone deterioration, joint inflammation, chronic pain, loss of mobility and flexibility, and other skeletal dysfunction.
Atypical Employees
Employees that work part-time are employed on fixed-term contracts or are employed through agencies.
Auction
Sale of property to the highest bidder, who, on succeeding at the bid is legally bound to buy the home.
Aulin
An anti-inflammatory drug that has been banned by the Irish Medicines Board due to the risks it poses to liver health