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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