Page 204 - A2Z Flip

LIBEL – to defame another person’s reputation; or a
defamation committed by means of writing,
printing, lithography, radio, phonograph, painting
or theatrical or cinematographic exhibition, or any
similar means.

LICENSE – a permission to use an intellectual
property right, under defined conditions as to time,
context, market line, or territory; a trademark of
service.

LIFE-COURSE – a term that has replaced the term
life stages to reflect holistic understanding of the
ageing process. The blurring of the life-course
problematizes negative ‘ageist’ stereotypes and
practices and in turn produces more accurate and
positive images that imply that later life is a time
for vitality, creativity, empowerment and
resourcefulness—all attainable in old age.

LIGATURE STRANGULATION – the pressure on the
neck applied by a constricting band that is
tightened by a force other than body weight;
causes death by occluding the blood vessels that
supply oxygen to the brain.

LIGHT FELONIES – are infractions of law for the
commission of which the penalty of arresto menor
or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos.

LIMITED AREA CONTROL – a limited area is a
restricted area in which a lesser degree of control
is required than in an exclusion area but which the
security interest would be compromised by
uncontrolled movement.

200 | A T O Z I N C R I M I N O L O G Y