Define: Capitalize

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Capitalize FAQ'S

A: In general, you should capitalize a word when it is the first word of a sentence, a proper noun (e.g., names of people, places, or organisations), or when it is part of a title or heading.

A: Yes, job titles should be capitalized when they come before a person’s name or when they are used as a direct address. For example, “Professor Smith” or “Good morning, Doctor Johnson.”

A: Yes, the names of laws or legal acts should be capitalized. For instance, “The Civil Rights Act” or “The Patriot Act.

A: Yes, the names of court cases should be capitalized. For example, “Brown v. Board of Education” or “Roe v. Wade.”

A: Yes, the names of government agencies should be capitalized. For instance, “Federal Bureau of Investigation” or “Department of Justice.

A: Yes, the names of specific legal documents, such as “Will” or “Power of Attorney,” should be capitalized.

A: Yes, the names of specific legal procedures or motions, like “Summary Judgment” or “Motion to Dismiss,” should be capitalized.

A: Yes, the names of specific legal doctrines or principles, such as “Doctrine of Precedent” or “Principle of Equity,” should be capitalized.

A: Yes, the names of specific legal jurisdictions or courts, like “Supreme Court” or “United States District Court,” should be capitalized.

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