Statute - A law passed by a legislature.⏎
Toll - See statute of limitations.⏎
Standard of proof - Degree of proof required. In criminal cases, prosecutors must prove a defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." The majority of civil lawsuits require proof "by a preponderance of the evidence" (50 percent plus), but in some the standard is higher and requires "clear and convincing" proof.⏎
Subordination - The act or process by which a person's rights or claims are ranked below those of others.⏎
Writ - A written court order directing a person to take, or refrain from taking, a certain act.⏎