An adversary refers to an opponent or litigant, typically in a legal context, who opposes another party in a controversy or litigation.
Equitable distribution refers to the fair division of property among interested persons, most commonly observed during divorce proceedings or the settlement of estates.
Ex post facto is a Latin term meaning 'after the fact.' In legal contexts, it refers specifically to laws that make an act punishable as a crime retroactively, where the act was not considered a crime at the time it was committed. Such laws are prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
A moot point refers to a matter that remains debatable or open to discussion, often rendering it insignificant for practical purposes due to its academic nature or the improbability of reaching a consensus.
Nolo Contendere, or 'no contest,' is a legal term indicating that a defendant will not contest a charge made by the government. The defendant loses the case, but this cannot be used as an admission of guilt in any other legal proceedings.
