(law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards

the collection of rules imposed by authority

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

a judgment entered after a written confession by the debtor without the expense of ordinary legal proceedings

a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)

a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court)

the collection of rules imposed by authority