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Most Popular Legal Definitions

terrorism

Violence against a civilian intended to intimidate a population or a government from taking or abstaining from an act.

mandate

1)  to command; order 2) document or decision given by a judge or magistrate to the proper official for the determination to be carried out

actual notice

Having been informed directly of something or having seen it occur, as distinguished from constructive notice.

living will

A document that sets out guidelines for

proof in solemn form

The pronouncement by a court that a will is formally approved and not subject to later contest, with the exception of fraud or a later will.

bylaws

The written rules for conduct of a corporation, association, or any organization.

toll

1) To delay, suspend or hold off the effect of a statute. 2) a charge to pass over land, use a toll road or turnpike, cross a bridge or take passage on a ferry.

genocide

The systematic killing of persons because of their ethnicity.

decree nisi

provisional decision of a court which does not have force or effect until a certain condition is met such as another petition brought before the court or after the passage of a period of time

military law

Regulations governing the conduct of men and women in the army.