Accept means to receive something with approval (i.e., consent) and intention to keep it. This use usually arises in the context of accepting a payment which is late or not complete, or accepting the service (delivery) of legal papers.
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acceptance
Acceptance means to assent to the terms of an offer. Some common uses of the term “acceptance” in a legal sense include:
In the context of contracts, acceptance refers to one person’s compliance with the terms of an offer made by...acceptance of service
Acceptance of service is defined as an agreement by the defendant (or the defendant's attorney) to accept papers or a complaint without having the papers served by a process server or a sheriff. Acceptance of service is accomplished by...
access
Access is the right to use, communicate, or approach something or someone. Some common usages of the term “access” in a legal sense include:
In the context of copyright, the term “access” refers to the ability of a potential...accession
Accession is prominent in two legal practice areas; trusts and estates, and secured transactions.
Accession in trusts and estates law are assets produced by a devised asset after the execution of a will. For example, ordinary...accessory
An accessory is someone who aided or contributed to the commission or concealment of a crime. There are two categories of accessories: accessory before-the-fact and accessory after-the-fact. Unlike an accomplice, an...
accessory after the fact
An accessory-after-the-fact is someone who assists 1) someone who has committed a crime, 2) after the person has committed the crime, 3) with knowledge that the person committed the crime, and 4) with the intent to help the person avoid...
accessory before the fact
An accessory before-the-fact is a person who aids, abets, or encourages another to commit a crime but who is not present at the scene. An accessory before the fact, like an accomplice may be held criminally liable to the same extent as the...
accommodation
An accommodation is a means of providing assistance or convenience for a person, and the practice of modifying objects and situations to the benefit or needs of another person. Originally, accommodation meant a loan or other financial favor....
accompanying relative
An accompanying relative, or immediate relative, is a family member of a person who has immigrated to the United States. An example of an accompanying relative could be the children of an immigrant who have not reached the age of majority, as...