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Most Popular Legal Definitions
ultimatum
a final proposition that if met with resistance could result in force or other
form of final judgement
statute of frauds
A statute that set a minimum standard for enforceable contracts, usually
requiring at a minimum something in writing or the actual exchange of reciprocal
obligations, at least in part.
propound
To offer a document as being authentic or valid.
asset
generally any item of property that has monetary
value
bond
1) Written evidence of debt issued by a company with the terms of payment
spelled out. A bond differs from corporate shares of stock since bond payments
are pre-determined and provide a final pay off date, while stock dividends vary
depending on profitability and corporate decisions to distribute. 2) Written
guarantee or pledge which is purchased from a bonding company, or by an
individual as security to guarantee some form of performance, including showing
up in court .
prosecute
To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the
conclusion of the court proceedings.
sexual harassment
A term used in human rights legislation and
referring primarily to harassment in employment situations, related to sex or
gender, which detrimentally affects the working environment.
tribunal
Any court, judicial body or board which has
quasi-judicial functions.
caning
A punishment for crimes employed in certain Asian countries in which the
convicted defendant receives several lashes with a flexible cane.
gerrymander
The intention setting of electoral boundaries taking into account traditional
voting patterns, so as to attempt to influence the taking of an elected office.