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Most Popular Legal Definitions
stirpes
Latin, the offspring of a person
circumstantial evidence
Evidence in a trial which is not directly from an eyewitness or participant and
requires some reasoning to prove as fact.
adjourn
to close a meeting, convention, or any official gathering; not to be confused
with a recess, meaning the meeting will break and continue at a later time.
expunge
To 'strike out', erase, 'wipe out', or destroy.
nuisance
The unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful use of property, which causes
inconvenience or damage to others, either to individuals and/or to the general
public.
proxy
1) The person authorized for a given task. 2) A written authorization empowering
another person to vote or act for the signer.
just cause
Employment law: misconduct of an employee, or some other event relevant to the
employee, which justifies the immediate termination of the employment contract.
juvenile delinquency
legal infraction committed my a minor, state law determines applicable age
onus
Latin, the burden. It is usually used in the
context of evidence.
accessory
A second-string player who helps in the commission of a crime, the assistance
can range from; planning, providing an alibi, or knowingly hiding the offender;
the accessory must know of the omission or commission of a crime, but is usually
not present during the actual crime