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Most Popular Legal Definitions
polygraph
A lie-detector machine which records even the slightest variation in blood
pressure, body temperature and respiration as questions are asked and answers
elicited from a subject.
building and loan
another name for savings and loans association
litigant
any party to a lawsuit.
circumstantial evidence
Evidence in a trial which is not directly from an eyewitness or participant and
requires some reasoning to prove as fact.
promissory estoppel
A promise made that the contract will not be
enforced in whole or in part and which prevents subsequent proceedings to
enforce the contract against the person who relied on the promise.
grievance
A claim by a union or unionized employee that a collective bargaining agreement
has been breached.
naturalized citizen
an individual that was born an alien but has since legally become a citizen of
the United States
volenti non fit injuria
Latin, to one who is willing, no harm is
done.
incest
The crime of sexual contact with a blood relative usually including a parent,
child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.
lay day
A term of maritime law contract: days stipulated
for the loading or unloading of cargo from a ship.