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Most Popular Legal Definitions
prohibition
A legal restriction against the use of something or against certain
conduct.
service
1) Paid work by another person, either by
contract or as an employee. 2) the domestic activities of a wife. 3) the
official delivery of legal documents.
freedom
the capacity in which a group or individual
maintains rights or liberties
accusation
legally charging someone with a crime; either by indictment, Grand Jury, or the
filing of charges by a district attorney
habitual residence
Ordinary residence.
book account
An account of a customer kept in a business ledger of debits and credits which
shows the amount due at any given time. This can provide a clear basis for suing
for a debt.
prosecute
To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the
conclusion of the court proceedings.
public policy
The principle that injury to the public good or
public order constitutes a basis for setting aside acts or
transactions.
legislative branch
The elected law-making branch of government.
treaty
A formal agreement between two states, signed by
official representatives of each state.