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Most Popular Legal Definitions

broker

in general, a person who arranges contracts between a buyer and seller for a commission

power of attorney

A document which gives a person the right to make binding decisions for another.

true bill

The written decision of a Grand Jury that it has heard sufficient evidence from the prosecution to believe that an accused person probably committed a crime and should be indicted. Thus, the indictment is sent to the court.

ancillary administration

administration of an estate's assets in another state, example; if J. Doe dies in Montana and leaves a parcel of land in downtown Columbus, Ohio there must be ancillary administration in Ohio to obtain court approval and tax agency clearance; ancillary means "aiding" or "subordinate"

unlawful

Referring to any action which is in violation of a statue, federal or state constitution, or established legal precedents.

and

the word is important in law, particularly when compared to or; most commonly it determines if one or both owners have to sign documents

employment standards

Minimum employee rights extended for work within the relevant jurisdiction

accounts payable

bills that are owed

joint tenancy

When two or more people are equal owners of a property

sole proprietorship

A business by a single individual which is not formally organized and for which the individual and the business are indistinguishable in law.