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Most Popular Legal Definitions
reasonable doubt
A threshold of proof in criminal cases which requires the trier of fact to be
sure of the defendant's guilt before convicting.
scienter
Latin for "having knowledge."
civil action
Any lawsuit relating to civil matters and not criminal prosecution.
construction
The legal process of interpreting a phrase or document.
access
1) In real estate, it is the right and ability to get to the property. 2) In a
marriage, a husband is said to have "access" to his wife if he can partake in
sexual intercourse with her
habitual offender
A person who is convicted and sentenced for crimes over a period of time and
despite incarceration demonstrates a propensity towards future criminal conduct.
dower
A widow's life estate interest in her husband's
real property if he died.
simony
The crime of corruption for the purpose of a Church or religious
benefit.
repeal
to remove or revoke; the redacting or obliteration of law by the introduction of
new law or the implied removal by additional statute
commercial arbitration
arbitration of a dispute as to a trade transaction for the supply or exchange of
goods or services