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Most Popular Legal Definitions
collective bargaining
trade agreement negotiation between an employer and a person's representative to
govern hiring, work, pay and dispute resolution
money
An item accepted by all as payment for debts or for goods or services.
privileged will
A will valid in spite of defect of form when
made by mariners or soldiers.
delict
civil law term which imposes liability on a
person who causes injury to another, or for injury caused by a person or thing
under his custody
bailor
person who leaves goods in the custody of another, usually under a "contract of
bailment," in which the custodian ("bailee") is responsible for the safekeeping
and return of the property
act of God
unpreventable natural catastrophe, such as; an earthquake, tidal wave, volcanic
eruption, hurricane, or tornado; an act of God is determined on two grounds: 1)
the extent of damage and chaos they wreak 2) the impingement on established
contracts, which often state that "acts of God" are admissible excuses for delay
or failure to fulfill a commitment; many insurance policies exempt coverage for
damage caused by acts of God.
landlord
A land or building owner who has leased the land or building to another person.
abandonment
The act of intentionally and permanently giving something away as referred to a
child or wife, 2.) relinquishment as referred to a right or estate 3.) careless
demonstration of freedom (reckless abandonment)
services
work performed for pay.
limited partnership
A partnership with at least one general partner and a limited partner.