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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Real Property: Land together with all the property on it that cannot be moved, together with any attached rights.
Regina: Latin for Queen. Used for charging a person with a criminal offence. The charge would read Regina v. Jones.
Registry: The office in the court where are pleadings and documents are filed when a court action is filed.
Regulations: Practice information and procedures in relation to Statute law.
Represent: To act or speak for another in an official way. For example, your lawyer will act for you in a legal case.
Residential Tenancy: Relating to the rental of private housing or living accommodations.
Respondent: The party, either Crown or defence, who is responding to the appeal initiated by the Appellant.
Restrict: To keep something within fixed limits.
Robbery: The act or an instance of illegally taking something that belongs to somebody else, especially by using force, threats, or violence.
Robes: A long loose garment worn as a symbol of authority especially by judges or members of the clergy.
