A.
The profession or work of an advocate; the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal
B.
the final decision by a court in a lawsuit, criminal prosecution or appeal from a lower court's judgment, except for an "interlocutory judgment," which is tentative until a final judgment is made. The word "decree" is sometimes used as synonymous with judgment.
C.
Statement in a pleading
D.
law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress.