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Most Popular Legal Definitions
frankpledge
A community pledge in medieval England where a number of people were jointly
held responsible for the denunciation of any crime within their group.
naturalized citizen
an individual that was born an alien but has since legally become a citizen of
the United States
contingency fee
a method of payment of legal fees represented by a percentage of an award
change of circumstances
The principal reason for a court modifying (amending) an existing order for the
payment of alimony and/or child support. The change may be an increase or
decrease in the income of either the party obligated to pay or the ex-spouse
receiving payment, or the health, the employment, or needs of either party.
fundamental
1)basic or core, as in fundamental rights 2) principle; essential
general average
A principle of maritime law where in the event of emergency, if cargo is
jettisoned, the loss is shared proportionately by all parties with a financial
interest in the voyage.
after-discovered evidence
evidence found by a losing party after a trial has been completed and judgment
given, also called newly-discovered evidence; if the evidence absolutely could
not have been discovered at the time of the trial, then it may be considered on
a motion for a new trial
international law
A combination of treaties and customs which regulates the conduct of states
amongst themselves, and persons who trade or have legal relationships which
involve the jurisdiction of more than one site.
general counsel
The senior lawyer of a corporation.
gavel
A wooden mallet used by a judge to bring proceedings to a start or to an end or
to command attention in their court.