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Most Popular Legal Definitions

mortgagor

The person who borrows money secured by conceding a mortgage against his interest in real property.

presumption of death

A presumption such that after a number of years, or events, an individual is presumed to be dead and his estate managed accordingly.

rependum

The formal name of the part of a lease which sets out the amount of rent and when it is due.

occupancy

the act of holding or taking possession

legal custody

A child custody decision which entails the right to make, or participate in, the significant decisions affecting a child's health and welfare.

occupier's liability

Liability of a person who controls land or buildings in regards to damages caused to others who enter thereon.

liquidity

the ability and ease for assets to be turned in to cash

premeditation

the planning out of a crime that displays complete consciousness and intent in making the decision to commit said crime

civil action

Any lawsuit relating to civil matters and not criminal prosecution.

entrapment

The inducement, by law enforcement officers or their agents, of another person to commit a crime for the purposes of bringing charges for the commission of that artificially provoked crime