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Most Popular Legal Definitions
diplomacy
peaceful representations between states
in pari delicto
Latin for 'both parties are at fault.'
construction
The legal process of interpreting a phrase or document.
joint custody
A Court decision that both parents share joint legal custody and joint physical
custody
defeasance
side-contract which contains a condition which,
if realized, could defeat the main contract
abandonment
The act of intentionally and permanently giving something away as referred to a
child or wife, 2.) relinquishment as referred to a right or estate 3.) careless
demonstration of freedom (reckless abandonment)
grandfather clause
a provision, usually found in a law, that
exempts an action that already transpired; permission to continue engaging in
certain activities based on the duration of the act
totalitarianism
a system of government in which the ruling party
does not represent the populace but functions autonomously controlling nearly
all aspects of both public and private life
harassment
Unsolicited words or conduct which tends to annoy, alarm, or abuse another
person.
treason
To aid or enlist with a state enemy or to attempt or conspire to harm the head
of state.