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Most Popular Legal Definitions

prohibition

A legal restriction against the use of something or against certain conduct.

service

1) Paid work by another person, either by contract or as an employee. 2) the domestic activities of a wife. 3) the official delivery of legal documents.

freedom

the capacity in which a group or individual maintains rights or liberties

accusation

legally charging someone with a crime; either by indictment, Grand Jury, or the filing of charges by a district attorney

habitual residence

Ordinary residence.

book account

An account of a customer kept in a business ledger of debits and credits which shows the amount due at any given time. This can provide a clear basis for suing for a debt.

prosecute

To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the conclusion of the court proceedings.

public policy

The principle that injury to the public good or public order constitutes a basis for setting aside acts or transactions.

legislative branch

The elected law-making branch of government.

treaty

A formal agreement between two states, signed by official representatives of each state.