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Most Popular Legal Definitions
de jure
Latin, "of the law"
remanet
In law, a case for trial which can not be tried during the term; a postponed
case.
plene administravit
Latin for administration [is]
complete.
confession
a statement made by a person suspected or charged with a crime, that they did,
in fact, commit that crime
mareva injunction
A temporary injunction that freezes the assets of a party pending further order
or final resolution by the Court.
creditor
one who grants or is owed an agreed upon obligation
barrister
in the United States, a fancy name for a lawyer or attorney; in Great Britain,
there is a two-tier bar made up of solicitors, who perform all legal tasks
except appearance in court, and barristers, who try cases
claim
1) To make a demand for money, for property, or for enforcement of a right
provided by law. 2) the making of a demand (asserting a claim) for money due,
for property, from damages or for enforcement of a right.
volenti non fit injuria
Latin, to one who is willing, no harm is
done.
separation agreement
A private contract between separating spouses
resolving issues of joint, family, or marital property or assets, support and
child responsibilities.