Search Dictionary
Browse Alphabetically (A-Z)
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
Most Popular Legal Definitions
good faith
having no intention to commit fraud or act
dishonestly
young offender
Young persons in many states are treated differently than adult criminals and
are generally tried in special youth courts.
mortgagor
The person who borrows money secured by conceding a mortgage against his
interest in real property.
kangaroo Court
A judicial proceeding or trial which has a predetermined outcome or where basic
legal rights of a party are jumped over.
vendee
A buyer, particularly of real property.
use
The right to enjoy the benefits of real property
or personal property, whether the owner of the right has ownership of title or
not.
district attorney
An attorney responsible for prosecuting criminal
charges on behalf of the government.
industrial design
A new product or packaging design, or some such ornamental feature, and eligible
for intellectual property protection.
fiat
A shortly-worded court order.
unlawful assembly
The act of assembling for the purpose of starting a riot or breaching the
peace.