Liquidation - The sale of a debtor's property with the proceeds to be used for the benefit of creditors.⏎
Grand jury - A body of 16-23 citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offense. See also indictment and U.S. attorney.⏎
Jurisprudence - The study of law and the structure of the legal system⏎
Federal public defender - An attorney employed by the federal courts on a full-time basis to provide legal defense to defendants who are unable to afford counsel. The judiciary administers the federal defender program pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act.⏎
Joint petition - One bankruptcy petition filed by a husband and wife together.⏎