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Friday, September 22, 2023

50 Common Law Abbreviations You Need to Know: Understanding Legal Terminology

Here are 50 common law abbreviations:

  1. ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution
  2. BAC - Blood Alcohol Content
  3. CA - Court of Appeals
  4. COA - Certificate of Authenticity
  5. COD - Cause of Death
  6. CPL - Criminal Procedure Law
  7. DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid
  8. DUI - Driving Under the Influence
  9. EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  10. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
  11. FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
  12. FDA - Food and Drug Administration
  13. HHS - Department of Health and Human Services
  14. HR - Human Resources
  15. ICE - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  16. IP - Intellectual Property
  17. IRS - Internal Revenue Service
  18. JDR - Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
  19. LLM - Master of Laws
  20. MVA - Motor Vehicle Administration
  21. NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
  22. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  23. PDA - Public Display of Affection
  24. RICO - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
  25. SCOTUS - Supreme Court of the United States
  26. SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
  27. SRO - Self-Regulatory Organization
  28. TRO - Temporary Restraining Order
  29. USC - United States Code
  30. VAWA - Violence Against Women Act
  31. ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
  32. CCP - Civil Code of Procedure
  33. DNR - Do Not Resuscitate
  34. FMLA - Family and Medical Leave Act
  35. GED - General Educational Development
  36. HUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development
  37. IEP - Individualized Education Program
  38. LLC - Limited Liability Company
  39. NDA - Non-Disclosure Agreement
  40. OAG - Office of the Attorney General
  41. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
  42. QDRO - Qualified Domestic Relations Order
  43. SBA - Small Business Administration
  44. TRO - Temporary Restraining Order
  45. USPTO - United States Patent and Trademark Office
  46. VA - Veterans Affairs
  47. WMD - Weapons of Mass Destruction
  48. YTD - Year-to-Date
  49. DOC - Department of Corrections
  50. FLSA - Fair Labor Standards Act


Please note that the meaning of some abbreviations can vary depending on the context in which they are used, so it's important to consider the specific legal or professional field in which the abbreviation is encountered.

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