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Most Popular Legal Definitions
dissent
To disagree. The word is used in legal circles to refer to the minority opinion
of a judge which runs contrary to the conclusions of the majority.
prison
a place in which individuals are confined,
maintaining limited rights in comparison to free individuals
marshal
similar to a sheriff; a United States officer whose duty is to carry out the
process of the courts
without prejudice
A reservation made on a statement or an offer that it is not an admission or
cannot otherwise be used against the issuing party in future dealings or
litigation with any determinative legal effect.
summary judgment
A court order ruling that no factual issues remain to be tried and therefore a
cause of action or all causes of action in a complaint can be decided upon
certain facts without trial.
consideration
Some right, interest, profit, or benefit accruing to the one party of a
contract, or some forbearance, detriment, loss or responsibility given, suffered
or undertaken by the other.
complaint
an issue or formal statement brought against another individual or party
informed consent
generally refers to medical practice, the requirement in non-emergency
situations for a patient to accept medical or surgical procedures
socialism
A form or system of government which states the
equal sharing of land and equal return of the product of the land and industry
to all citizens.
unilateral contract
An agreement to pay in exchange for performance,
if the potential performer chooses to act.