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Most Popular Legal Definitions
ferae naturae
Latin, "wild in nature."
affiant
person who signs an affidavit and swears to its
truth before a notary public or some person authorized to take oaths, like a
county clerk
abuse of discretion
when a trial judge makes an egregious mistake during a trial or on the ruling of
a motion that is results in an unfair trial
vested
Referring to having an absolute right or title,
when previously the holder of the right or title only had an
expectation.
land
an area confined only by set-forth constraints; generally indicates an expanse
that includes all things upwards or downwards meaning houses, any structures,
and resources below the earth
presumption of innocence
Synonymous with the phrase "innocent until proven guilty." It is a legal
presumption that the defendant in a criminal case is innocent until the
prosecutor proves their guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
jactitation
A false boast or claim that does harm or injury
to another.
toll
1) To delay, suspend or hold off the effect of a statute. 2) a charge to pass
over land, use a toll road or turnpike, cross a bridge or take passage on a
ferry.
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.
blackmail
the crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing, disgraceful or damaging facts
(or rumors) about a person to the public, family, spouse or associates unless
paid off to not carry out the threat