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Most Popular Legal Definitions
judex
A form of judge in early Roman law.
binder
written statement of the key terms of an agreement, in particular insurance
policies, so that the insured as well as lenders can be assured there is valid
and adequate insurance coverage.
usurious
Referring to the interest on a debt which exceeds the maximum interest rate
allowed by law.
squatter
an individual that lives on the land of another or that is publicly owned
without consent or legal authority
principal
The person for whom an agent has received
instruction and to whose benefit the agent is expected to perform and make
decisions.
citation
1) A notice to appear in court due to a probable commission of a minor crime
such as a traffic violation, drinking liquor in a park where prohibited, letting
a dog loose without a leash, and in some states for possession of a small amount
of marijuana. Failure to appear can result in a warrant for the citee's arrest.
2) The act of referring to (citing) a statute, precedent-setting case or legal
textbook, in a brief or argument in court, called "citation of authority." 4)
the section of the statute or the name of the case as well as the volume number,
the report series and the page number of a case referred to in a brief, points
and authorities, or other legal argument.
steal
The taking of something from another without any legal right to do
so.
prorogation
To end a session of a Parliament, and all business then on the agenda, until it
is summoned to reconvene.
hearing
a court proceeding where arguments and testimony are given
money
An item accepted by all as payment for debts or for goods or services.