Glossary
This glossary explains common terms used on the Forensys Veridica website in plain English.
The definitions are general only. They are not legal advice, do not interpret legislation, and do not replace advice from a qualified Australian legal practitioner.
- Administrative Review Tribunal
- A Commonwealth tribunal that independently reviews some Australian Government decisions. Whether it is the correct forum depends on the matter.
- Affidavit
- A written statement of facts that is sworn or affirmed for use in a legal process. Forensys Veridica may assist with factual organisation and factual drafting support, but does not advise what should be filed.
- Affidavit preparation support
- Help organising the factual material that may be used in an affidavit. This is not legal advice and does not include legal argument.
- Allegation
- A statement that something happened or that someone did or failed to do something. An allegation should be linked to supporting evidence where available.
- Brief to lawyer
- An organised set of factual materials prepared so a lawyer can understand a matter more efficiently. The lawyer remains responsible for legal advice.
- Chronology
- A timeline of events arranged in date order.
- Client material
- Documents, records, messages, photographs, audio, video, spreadsheets or other material provided by a client for review or organisation.
- Confidential information
- Information that is private or sensitive and should not be disclosed except as authorised, required by law or permitted under agreed terms.
- Contradiction analysis
- A factual review that identifies inconsistencies, gaps or conflicts within the available evidence.
- Court bundle
- A set of documents arranged for use in a court process. Requirements vary by forum and should be checked with a lawyer or the relevant court rules.
- Data analytics
- Review of structured data such as spreadsheets, timesheets, payroll records or logs to identify patterns, dates, totals or anomalies.
- Document index
- A list that identifies documents by number, date, description, source and relevance.
- Document review
- Systematic reading and analysis of provided materials to identify relevant facts, dates, people, issues and source references.
- Evidence
- Material that may support or challenge a factual claim. Evidence may include documents, messages, records, photographs, audio, video or witness accounts.
- Evidence matrix
- A table that links issues, allegations, facts, source documents, dates and references. It helps show which material supports which factual point.
- Evidence organisation
- The process of sorting, labelling, indexing, sequencing and cross-referencing material so it is easier to understand and use.
- Exhibit
- A document or item attached to, referred to or used with a statement, affidavit or proceeding. Formal requirements depend on the forum.
- Factual drafting
- Writing or structuring factual content based on source material. It does not include legal advice, legal argument or legal strategy.
- Forensic fact chronology
- A detailed chronology built from source evidence, with references to the material that supports each entry.
- Forum
- A court, tribunal, commission, agency or decision-making body.
- Initial consultation
- A 60-minute consultation used to understand the matter at a high level, discuss evidence volume and identify whether Forensys Veridica may be able to assist.
- Jurisdiction
- The authority of a court, tribunal or body to deal with a matter. This is a legal question and may require advice from a lawyer.
- Legal advice
- Advice about legal rights, obligations, claims, defences, prospects, legal strategy, statutory interpretation or what action should be taken in a legal matter. Forensys Veridica does not provide legal advice.
- Legal professional privilege
- A legal protection that may apply to certain confidential communications with lawyers. Forensys Veridica does not determine whether privilege applies.
- Litigation support
- Practical support for organising factual materials used in a dispute or proceeding. It does not include advocacy or legal representation.
- Mediation brief
- A structured summary or bundle prepared for a mediation process. Legal content should be reviewed by a lawyer where required.
- Metadata
- Information about a file or record, such as date created, author, sender, recipient, file type or modification history.
- Non-legal form filling
- Assistance entering factual information into a form. Where a form asks for legal basis, statutory provisions or legal argument, the client should seek legal advice.
- Personal information
- Information or an opinion about an identified person, or a person who is reasonably identifiable.
- Procedural requirement
- A rule or step required by a court, tribunal or process. Forensys Veridica may help organise facts but does not advise on procedural compliance.
- Quote
- A written proposal that sets out the agreed scope, deliverables, timing and price for substantive work.
- Retention
- The period for which information or records are kept before deletion, return or archiving in accordance with agreed terms and legal requirements.
- Scope
- The agreed limits of work to be performed. Work outside the agreed scope may require a new quote or written approval.
- Secure transfer
- A controlled method for sending sensitive material outside ordinary website forms or unapproved email channels. The method is arranged directly where required.
- Self-represented litigant
- A person who represents themselves in a court, tribunal or legal process without a lawyer acting for them.
- Sensitive information
- Information that may require a higher level of care, such as health, financial, employment, identity or personal dispute material.
- Source document
- The original or underlying document, message, record or file from which a factual entry is drawn.
- Statement
- A written account of facts by a person. It may be used for different purposes depending on the forum and requirements.
- Substantive service
- Work performed after the initial consultation, such as preparing a chronology, matrix, index or organised evidence pack.
- Terms of engagement
- Written terms that set out the scope, price, responsibilities, boundaries and conditions for services.
- Tribunal
- A decision-making body that deals with particular categories of disputes or applications.
- Witness statement
- A written account of what a person saw, heard, did or experienced. Forensys Veridica may assist with factual structure but does not provide legal advice about content or use.