The abbreviation U.S. stands for United States, a country in North America. It is also used to refer to United States Reports, a compilation of court cases determined by the Supreme Court of the United States.
U. S. can stand for two things: United States, which refers to the country located in North America, and UNITED STATES REPORTS, which refers to a series of books containing the official opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States. Examples of its usage include “I am a citizen of the U. S.” and “The case was published in volume 500 of the U. S. Reports.” The first example demonstrates the use of U. S. to refer to the country, while the second example demonstrates its use to refer to the series of books.
The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21 years old.
A misdemeanor is a less serious crime that is punishable by up to one year in jail, while a felony is a more serious crime that is punishable by more than one year in prison.
The statute of limitations varies depending on the type of lawsuit and the state in which it is filed. It can range from one year to several years.
A civil case is a legal dispute between two parties, while a criminal case involves the government prosecuting an individual for a crime.
The Miranda warning is a statement read to a person who is being arrested, informing them of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney.
Probation is a sentence given to a person instead of jail time, while parole is a release from prison before the end of a sentence.
The process for obtaining a restraining order varies by state, but generally involves filing a petition with the court and attending a hearing.
A will is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets will be distributed after their death, while a trust is a legal arrangement in which a person’s assets are managed by a trustee for the benefit of another person.
The process for filing for bankruptcy involves filing a petition with the court and attending a hearing. There are different types of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person, while a guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints someone to make decisions for a person who is unable to make decisions for themselves.
This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. Persuing this glossary does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.
- Page URL:https://dlssolicitors.com/define/u-s/
- Modern Language Association (MLA):U.S.. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. May 09 2024 https://dlssolicitors.com/define/u-s/.
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):U.S.. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. https://dlssolicitors.com/define/u-s/ (accessed: May 09 2024).
- American Psychological Association (APA):U.S.. dlssolicitors.com. Retrieved May 09 2024, from dlssolicitors.com website: https://dlssolicitors.com/define/u-s/
Our team of professionals are based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. We offer clear, specialist legal advice in all matters relating to Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection.
All author posts