Key Terms and Brief Explanations from the Practice of Accord Legal Scribe Solutions
1. Tort (Non-Contractual Liability)
An extra-contractual act (action or omission) that causes damage to another person.
2. Contract Law
A branch of civil law that governs the relationships between parties in the conclusion, performance, and termination of contracts.
3. Mediation
A voluntary and confidential out-of-court dispute resolution procedure conducted with the assistance of a mediator. Regulated by the Mediation Act and the Civil Procedure Code.
4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
A European regulation (EU 2016/679) that establishes rules for the protection and processing of personal data. Mandatory for all businesses that process personal information.
5. User Agreement
A legal document governing the terms and conditions for the use of a particular service (e.g., a website or online service). It defines the rights and obligations between the service provider and the user.
6. General Terms and Conditions
Standard contractual clauses applicable to multiple customers. They regulate the relationship between a trader and a consumer and are used across various industries and business sectors.
7. Voluntary Compliance Period
A period granted to the debtor to fulfill their obligation without enforcement measures, prior to actions being taken by a private enforcement officer (bailiff).
8. Claimant (Creditor)
A person who holds a recognized and enforceable right (e.g., under a writ of execution) and may initiate enforcement proceedings.
9. Debtor
A person against whom enforcement proceedings have been initiated due to failure to fulfill an obligation.
10. Seizure and Attachment
Enforcement measures through which a private enforcement officer blocks the debtor’s property, bank accounts, or shares to secure the performance of an obligation.
11. Transfer of a Child (Enforcement of a Court Decision)
An enforcement action in disputes concerning parental rights or visitation, carried out by a private enforcement officer in the presence of a social worker.
12. Inheritance Law
Regulates the succession of assets and liabilities. In cross-border cases, Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 applies.
13. Private International Law
Determines which national law applies to private legal relationships involving an international element (e.g., marriage, inheritance, contract).
14. Unjust Enrichment
A situation in which one person benefits without legal grounds at the expense of another.
15. Administrative Offence
A violation of an administrative act or law resulting in a fine or other sanction.
16. Labour Law
Regulates the relationship between employer and employee, including employment contracts, termination, and protection of employment rights.
17. European Union Law
A supranational legal system comprising a body of legal norms that take precedence over national legislation in all Member States. It includes EU regulations, directives, and decisions.
Notes
This glossary of terms is provided for informational purposes only.
The terms reflect commonly used concepts in civil, commercial, labour, administrative, and European Union law, as well as in the fields of mediation and personal data protection.