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Most Popular Legal Definitions
ratification
the act of approving or accepting an act
performed by another, applicable to both to individual actions and measures
proposed by an individual
audit
examination by a trained accountant of the financial records of a business or
governmental entity, including; noting improper or careless practices,
recommendations for improvements, and a balancing of the books.
license
A special permission given to do something on, or with, somebody's property.
security deposit
Money paid to another to be held as security for
the occurrence of a specified event.
malice
a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a civil wrong or a criminal act.
This intention includes ill-will and hatred.
pauper's oath
An affidavit of indigence.
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)
legacy
A gift of a chattel by will.
pornography
Portrayal of sexual acts solely for the purpose of sexual arousal.
in pari delicto
Latin for 'both parties are at fault.'