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Most Popular Legal Definitions
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.
proprietor
Owner
first amendment
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution which sets out freedom of speech, right
to petition, free practice of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the
press; continues to be the subject of court cases on both the State and Federal
level
advance
payment which is made before it is legally due, such as before shipment is made
or a sale is completed
duress
where a person is prevented from acting, or not
acting, according to their free will by threat or force of another
lease
A special kind of contract between a property
owner and a person wanting temporary enjoyment and exclusive use of the
property, in exchange for rent paid.
Hatch Act
In the U.S., a statute which controls political
activity of government employees.
certiorari
A writ of a higher court to a lower court to send all the documents in a case to
it so the higher court can review the lower court's decision. Certiorari is most
commonly used by the U.S. Supreme Court, which is selective about which cases it
will hear on appeal.
bar examination
examination given in each state by either the highest court or, if an
"integrated" bar, by the state bar association (subject to appeal to the State
Supreme Court) for admission as an attorney
novation
Agreement of parties to a contract to substitute a new contract for the old one.