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Most Popular Legal Definitions
forfeiture
The seizure of private property because it was illegally obtained, is an illegal
substance, or the legal basis for possession has ended.
limited partner
A unique colleague in a partnership relationship who has agreed to be liable
only to the extent of his investment.
deposition
official statement by a witness taken in writing
(as opposed to testimony which where a witnesses give their perception of the
facts verbally)
negligence
A failure to act as a reasonable person would be expected to act in similar
circumstances.
gift over
A device used in wills and trusts to provide for the gift of a property to a
second recipient if a certain event occurs, such as the death of the first
recipient.
legalese
Language containing an excessive amount of legal terminology or of legal jargon.
non-profit
Operated as nearly as possible at cost; an organization not seeking profit and
which does not disgorge excess income to its members
authorize
to officially empower someone to act
religious test
a clause in the US Constitution that prevents unethical alliance between church
and state or a general favoring of any specific religious
belief
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