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Most Popular Legal Definitions

misfeasance

Improperly doing something which a person has he legal right to do.

fundamental

1)basic or core, as in fundamental rights 2)  principle; essential

expropriation

In Canada, the forced sale of land to a public authority. Synonymous with the U.S. definition of eminent domain, which is the 'expropriation of private property for public use.'

zebra crossing

Striped white or yellow lines on asphalt streets that indicate a pedestrian crossing or a pedestrian right-of-way.

life tenant

The beneficiary of a life estate.

living will

A document that sets out guidelines for

fraud

Deceitful conduct designed to manipulate another person to give up something of value.

demand letter

a letter from a lawyer, on behalf a client, that demands payments or some other action, which is allegedly due or in default

bucket shop

an unofficial and usually illegal betting operation in which the prices of stocks and commodities are posted and the customers bet on the rise and fall of prices without actually buying stock, commodities, or commodity failures

leasehold

Real property held under a lease.