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Most Popular Legal Definitions
abortion
The termination of pregnancy by various means. It was ruled in Roe v. Wade
(1973) that a woman had the right to choose abortion to end a pregnancy through
the first trimester.
appurtenant
pertaining to something that is attached; in real property law, this describes any
right or restriction which goes with that property
cite
1) To make reference to a decision in another case to make a legal point in
argument. 2) To give notice of being charged with a minor crime and a date for
appearance in court to answer the charge rather than being arrested.
alibi
In Latin, it means "in another place;" taken as an excuse used by a person
accused or suspected of a crime.
moiety
Half of something.
administer
1) To conduct the duties of a job or position 2) To manage the affairs of the
estate of a person who has died under supervision of the local court 3) To give
an oath, as in "administer the oath"
leasehold
Real property held under a lease.
vendor
A seller, particularly of real property.
delegatus non potest delegare
Latin, 'a delegate cannot delegate'
criminal harassment
unsolicited annoying, alarming or abusive conduct or words which are threatening