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Most Popular Legal Definitions
prosecutor
a lawyer that works on behalf of the government who brings suit against another
for a crime
arm's length
the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of
each other, and without having some special relationship; such as being a
relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control
of the other
lex loci
Latin, the law of a place as in where a right was acquired or a liability
incurred.
unreasonable search and seizure
Search of an individual or his/her premises by a
law enforcement officer without a search warrant and without "probable cause" to
believe evidence of a crime is present.
constructive trust
a trust which a court declares or imposes onto participants in very specific
circumstances such as those giving rise to an action for unjust enrichment, and
notwithstanding the lack of any willing settlor to declare the trust
scope of employment
Actions of an employee which further the
business of the employer and are not personal business, which becomes the test
as to whether an employer is liable for damages due to such actions under the
doctrine of respondent superior.
fifth amendment
An article of the U.S. Constitution which provides fundamental rights in regards
to due process. For example, when a suspect is read his Miranda Rights he is
told he has to right to remain silent, this would be pleading the fifth.
uninsured motorist clause
The clause in a policy of insurance on an automobile which provides that if the
owner of the automobile is injured by a negligent driver of another vehicle who
does not have liability insurance.
minister
a government representative in either an official or unofficial capacity that
may function within a broad array of responsibilities and duties
blue laws
state or local laws which prohibit certain activities particularly
entertainment, sports, or drinking on Sunday, often see to honor the Christian
Sabbath