Aids

/ˈeɪdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Financial, material, or procedural assistance provided to support a legal process or party.
    The defendant received legal aids to cover court expenses.
  2. (n.) Devices or means that assist in the execution or enforcement of legal duties, such as evidentiary aids.
    The court admitted electronic aids as evidence during the trial.

Commentary

In legal contexts, "aids" primarily refers to forms of assistance or tools that facilitate legal procedures, distinct from its medical meaning related to disease.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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