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Concise definitions of legal terms used on the Citizen Media Law Project site. (The glossary is currently a work-in-progress. Please use our contact form to suggest additional terms for this glossary.)

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Temporary restraining order search for term

A short-term order, issued by a judge, which prevents one party from acting in a way that could irreparably harm another before a hearing can be held. Sometimes referred to as a "TRO."

Tort search for term

A negligent or intentional civil wrong not arising out of a contract or statute. A tort is an act that injures someone in some way, and for which the injured person may sue the person for damages.

Trade libel search for term

A form of defamation that disparages a business, product, or service.

See also: Defamation
Trade secret search for term

Confidential information held by a business or individual, that is not made available to the public, and which has commercial value.

See also: Intellectual property
Trademark search for term

Trademark law creates usage rights in words, phrases, symbols, and other indicators that identify the source or sponsorship of goods or services. The owner of a valid trademark can stop others from using its trademark or a similar mark under certain circumstances.

See also: Intellectual property Synonyms: For more information see the Trademark section of the legal guide.
Trespass search for term

If you enter private property without the owner's permission or enter portions of public property that are off limits to the public, you could be liable for civil or criminal trespass.

Synonyms: For more information see the Trespass section of the legal guide.
 

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