It means “friend of the court”. The person is not a party to the case in any manner. His sole purpose is to assist the court by providing substantial information or insight for the smooth disposal of the case.
A deceptive practice is an offense that is said to have been committed when someone on purpose or knowingly induces another person by deception.
Bequeath generally means ‘ pass the amount or property mentioned in will to the beneficiary’.
To convict an accused person guilty of a crime at the conclusion of a criminal prosecution, or after the entry of a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere.
