Meaning

A petitioner in court is the person or party who formally asks a court to take legal action by filing a petition. The petitioner initiates a legal proceeding by requesting…

Adjudication withheld in Florida means a judge decides not to formally convict a defendant even after a guilty plea or verdict, allowing the person to avoid a formal conviction on…

In court, “uphold” means a higher court agrees with a lower court’s decision and leaves it unchanged.When a ruling is upheld, the original judgment remains valid and enforceable. If you…

An indictment in court is a formal criminal charge issued usually by a grand jury stating there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a serious crime and require them…

Litigation in a personal injury case is the formal legal process of resolving an injury-related dispute through the court system. It begins when a lawsuit is filed and can include…

DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery.It is a professional doctoral degree awarded to dentists who have completed accredited dental school training and are licensed to practice dentistry. If you’ve…

BFP in pregnancy stands for “Big Fat Positive.” It’s an informal internet abbreviation people use to celebrate a positive pregnancy test result. If you’ve been browsing fertility forums, pregnancy apps,…

EDC in pregnancy stands for Estimated Date of Confinement. It is the predicted due date when a baby is expected to be born, calculated based on the first day of…

DME in medical terms stands for Durable Medical Equipment. It refers to reusable medical devices prescribed by a healthcare provider for home use to help patients manage a medical condition,…

Low MCV in a blood test means your red blood cells are smaller than normal. MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume, a measurement that reflects the average size of your…