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Most Popular Legal Definitions
culpa lata
Latin, gross negligence
challenge
The right of each attorney in a jury trial to request that a juror be excused.
There may be a "challenge for cause" on the basis the juror had admitted
prejudice or shows some obvious conflict of interest.
indefeasible
Not to be annulled or made void; not
forfeitable.
divorce
The legal ending of a marriage by court
order.
privilege
A special legal advantage or right such as a benefit, exemption, or
immunity.
democracy
form of government in which the people freely govern themselves; where the
executive (or administrative) and law-making (or legislative) power is given to
persons chosen by the population; the free people
trespass
Unlawful interference with another's person,
property, or rights.
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
disrate
A term of maritime law where an officer or other seaman is either demoted in
rank or deprived of a promotion.
setting
The action of a court in scheduling a trial or
hearing.