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Most Popular Legal Definitions
council
a formal group of experts brought together on a regular basis to debate matters
within that sphere of expertise, and with advisory powers to government
parens patriae
Latin, inherent jurisdiction of the courts to make decisions concerning people
who are not able to take care of themselves.
churning
The unethical and usually illegal practice of excessive buying and selling of
shares for a stock for a customer by a stockbroker or sales agent for the
purpose of obtaining high sales commissions.
deportation
the removal of a foreign national under immigration laws for reasons such as
illegal entry or conduct dangerous to the public welfare
appurtenant
pertaining to something that is attached; in real property law, this describes any
right or restriction which goes with that property
cap
slang for maximum
bona fide
Latin for "good faith," it signifies honesty, for example, "The defendant made
a bona fide attempt to arrive in court on time"
unconstitutional
Referring to a statue, governmental conduct, court decision or private contract
which violate one or more provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
immigrant visa
a document providing specified rights for an alien
petition
The written document submitted to a court which
asks for the court to redress what is described in the petition as being an
injustice of some kind.