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Public defender
Definition:
In a civil tort action such as a medical malpractice suit, the plaintiff must show that an act or omission of the defendant was a proximate cause of the plaintiff's injury or loss. Similarly, in a criminal action, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant's action was the direct cause of the crime
Foster care
Definition:
A form of substitute care, usually in a home licensed by a public agency, for children whose welfare requires removal from their homes
Malfeasance
Definition:
Unlawful conduct.
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