The use of scientific knowledge in legal cases is called forensics, from the Latin term for a public forum.

VOA: special.2009.10.03

Habeas corpus is a legal term for the right to have a judge decide if a person is being detained lawfully.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

He announced that he would not seek or accept the nomination of his party for another term as president.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

This term is used especially for plants like herbs that produce new growth year after year from the same root structure.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

The Obama administration says the earlier those in trouble can get help, the more chance for long-term success.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

The Federal Reserve suggested again that short-term interest rates are likely to remain near zero for some time.

VOA: special.2009.01.31

The proposed law aims to expand community-based services for those who want to receive long-term care at home.

VOA: special.2009.08.15

The I.C.C.review conference took place even as the president was just sworn in for a new term.

VOA: special.2010.06.21

On Tuesday,President Obama nominated Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

As expected, the radicals who controlled the main Republican Party nominated Grant for a second term.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

He says the final goal of the work is to develop a long-term plan to operate and protect the tomb for years to come.

VOA: special.2009.12.15

The report included suggestions for young people,adults, disabled persons and those with long-term health problems.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

The name comes from Spanish and,before that,from a Latin term for a small horse.

VOA: special.2010.02.16

But students and teachers voted to keep the half-hour delay for another term.

VOA: special.2010.07.07