Glossary
Definitions for terms appearing in Joseph Smith’s papers that have particular meaning in Latter-day Saint usage—especially ordinances, offices, and organizations. Terms are defined as they were used at the time. Use the dropdown menu to show general terms, legal terms, financial terms, or all.
- Abatement
- Abatement of nuisance
- Abatement, plea of
- Abet
- Accessory
- Accessory after the fact
- Accessory before the fact
- Acknowledgment
- Acquittal
- Action
- Action in covenant
- Action in debt
- Ad sectam
- Adjourn
- Adjudication
- Administrator
- Ads.
- Affidavit
- Affirm
- Affirmation
- Alderman
- Alias
- Amicable action
- Appurtenances
- Arraignment
- Arrearage
- Arrest in civil cases
- Arrest in criminal cases
- Arson
- Assault and battery
- Assault and battery (Illinois)
- Assignment
- Assumpsit
- Assumpsit (Ohio)
- Ats.
- Attachment
- Attestation
- Averment