Suspension of deportation is a relief rule for aliens in deportation proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952, which authorizes an immigration judge the discretion to relieve aliens of deportations. This rule was...
courts and procedure
swindle
To swindle means to dispossess someone of money or property through fraud or deceit.
[Last updated in March of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]
taking the Fifth
“Taking the Fifth" or “pleading the Fifth” are colloquial terms used to refer to an individual’s decision to invoke their right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. During questioning by...
target witness
A target witness refers to a witness whom the grand jury seeks to indict, or who has specific information sought by the grand jury.
As explained by the U.S. Department of Justice in JM 9-11.151, “a ‘target’ is a person as...
temporary injunction
See preliminary injunction.
[Last updated in October of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted to nationals of certain countries who are already in the United States. During the designated period, these individuals may obtain travel and employment authorization...
temporary receivership
Temporary receivership is a remedy in which the court appoints a person to temporarily manage a piece of property that is in the defendant's possession. This remedy is available only when the plaintiff is asserting an equity claim in which...
temporary restraining order
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a short-term pre-trial temporary injunction. To obtain a TRO, a party must convince the judge that they will suffer immediate irreparable injury unless the order is issued. If the judge is convinced...
temporary restraining order (TRO)
Temporary restraining orders (TROs) are a type of short-term injunction issued to prevent a party from taking a certain action until the court is able to issue a more enduring order, such as a preliminary injunction. TROs are a type of...
tender offer
Tender offer is a public offer to buy shares of a corporation, usually at above market price and with the intention of gaining controlling interest in the target corporation. An acquirer making a tender offer for more than 5% of a corporation...