Difference Between

Judge vs Jury   We hear of trial by a jury and cases being heard by a single judge or a bench of judges. The words jury and judge have become so commonplace, and so used to hearing and seeing these words in print that we hardly pay attention to their differences. Both are words that pertain to posts and people... 

Capital Punishment vs Death Penalty Death penalty for severe and rare crimes has been followed in many societies of the world since ancient times. From time to time, there have been heated debates against the pros and cons of death sentence, as the process or the act of the death penalty is irreversible and ends... 

Constitution vs Bylaws Constitution and Bylaws are two terms or words that are often confused as words that denote the same meaning. Strictly speaking, they are two different words with different meanings. The word ‘constitution’ refers to a kind of document that is created on behalf of a group of people... 

Civil Rights vs Civil Liberties When one hears the phrases civil rights and civil liberties, he probably makes no difference between them and treats them as being interchangeable. Though there are many similarities in these two terms as they are defined in the constitution, it is also true that there are many subtle... 

Judge vs Magistrate Judge and Magistrate are two terms that are often confused when it comes to their usage. It is generally believed that both the terms refer to one and the same person. Actually, it is not so. A judge is different from a magistrate in more than one aspect. It is indeed true that both of... 

Liability vs Negligence Liability and negligence are two terms that are mostly used in connection with personal injury cases in courts of law. Compensation a victim gets often depends upon the ability of his attorney to prove conclusively that the injury was a result of either negligence, or an act of commission... 

State vs Federal Courts Judiciary is a vital cog, and pillar of any form of polity, and its importance can never be underestimated. In most countries, where there is a federal structure comprising many states, or it is a union of states, the legal system is also bifurcated into federal and state level courts.... 

Justice vs Judge In every country there is a judicial system in place, to not only work as a guardian of the rights and freedom of the public, but also as a safeguard of their safety and security. Anyone who feels that his rights or freedom are being compromised or damaged by anyone can approach a court of law... 

Arbitration vs Mediation Have you heard of the acronym ADR? It stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution, and is meant to save a person from the blues he is sure to receive if he takes his case to a court of law for settlement. Disputes, when taken for settlement to a court of law, are not only time consuming... 

Oath vs Affirmation One swears by god a number of times in his life in front of family and friends to prove a point about himself or someone else. But the same swear by the name of God is called as oath in a court of law. Oath though having no legal force is meant to be persuasive as there is the force of religion... 

Affidavit vs Statutory Declaration We all are aware of the importance of legal documents like affidavit and statutory declarations as we need them frequently for various needs. For example, if we do not have address proof if we have moved to a new place after a transfer for a telephone connection, we may be asked... 

Affidavit vs Notary There are many situations in life when one needs legal documents to support his claims. Often there is a necessity of an affidavit when a person is trying to obtain legal certificates such as driver’s license, telephone connection, or when buying or selling a property. This is a document... 

Affidavit vs Declaration You have been transferred from your place of birth to a new city where you have to apply for utilities in addition to finding a suitable accommodation for yourself. You will find that authorities do not relent with rules and regulations and ask for legal documents in support of your claim.... 

Constitution vs Legislation Constitution and Legislation are two terms that are often confused when it comes to their definitions and connotations. The word ‘constitution’ is used in the sense of ‘the act or method of constituting the composition of something. The Oxford Dictionaries refers it to a body... 

Law vs Policy We choose our representatives based upon their ideologies and their thinking upon various social issues that matter to us. It is these legislators that decide on principles that are rules guiding the working of a government. An elected government has many matters to look after in the spheres of... 

Ordinance vs Law We all are aware of what laws are and how they are made and come into effect. But not many people are aware of ordinances. As such, it is difficult for people to understand the differences between laws and ordinances, let alone how they are promulgated and what their statutory powers are. This...