Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

Foundation

1. The basis on which something is supported; esp., evidence or testimony that establishes the admissibility of other evidence <laying the foundation>. 2. A fund established for charitable, educational, religious, research, or other benevolent purposes; an endowment <the Foundation for the Arts>.

american bar foundation

an outgrowth of the american bar association involved with sponsoring and funding projects in law-related research, education, and social studies.

american inns of court foundation

see inn of court (2).

foundational fact

See predicate fact under FACT.

laying a foundation

Evidence. Introducing evidence of certain facts needed to render later evidence relevant, material, or competent. For example, propounding a hypothetical question to an expert is necessary before the expert may render an opinion.

private foundation

See FOUNDATION.