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Most Popular Legal Definitions
broker
in general, a person who arranges contracts between a buyer and seller for a
commission
without prejudice
A reservation made on a statement or an offer that it is not an admission or
cannot otherwise be used against the issuing party in future dealings or
litigation with any determinative legal effect.
injunction
A court order that prohibits a party from doing
something (restrictive injunction) or compels them to do something (mandatory
injunction).
pari delicto
Latin, of equal fault.
emphyteusis
In civil law, a long-term lease of land or
buildings
voir dire
A mini hearing held during trial on the admissibility of contested
evidence.
notional severance
Reading down a contractual provision so as to
make it legal and enforceable.
benefit
1) any profit or acquired right or privilege, primarily through a contract 2) in
worker's compensation the term "benefit" is the insurance payment resulting from
a fatal accident on the job, while "compensation" is for injury without death 3)
In income taxation, anything that brings economic gain
sexual orientation
An individual's preference in terms of sexual relationships with
others.
bequest
the gift of personal property under the terms of
a will