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, 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