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Most Popular Legal Definitions
construction
The legal process of interpreting a phrase or document.
mutiny
unlawful resistance of a superior or constituted authority
verdict
the decision of a jury after a trial, which must be accepted by the trial judge
to be final.
Associate Justice
member of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed by the President and confirmed by the
U.S. Senate; there are eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice that serve
for life, or until voluntary retirement or removal after being convicted after
an impeachment
pettifogger
An attorney or lawyer who sustains a professional livelihood on dishonest
business.
appreciate
to increase in value over period of time through
the natural course of events
interlocutory
Proceedings taken during the course of a
trial.
precatory words
Words that express a wish or a desire rather
than a clear command.
Inchmaree Clause
A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risks of events not
directly related to perils at sea such as loading accidents.
devise
transfer or conveyance of real property by will