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Most Popular Legal Definitions
vassal
an individual who submits to serve another usually for a return; a dependent;
servant
vigilante
Someone who takes the law into his/her own hands by trying or punishing another
person without any legal authority.
adeem
to revoke a gift made in a will by destroying, selling or giving away the gift
item during the lifetime of the testator, for example; a person writes in their
will "I will leave my son my 1968 Mustang," but then dad totals or sells the
car--Saying, "I give my son my family car," would be better language.
seal
A device which creates an impression upon paper
or melted wax.
bar
1) collectively all attorneys, as "the bar," which comes from the bar or
railing which separates the general spectator area of the courtroom from the
area reserved for judges, attorneys, parties and court officials 2) to prevent
some legal maneuver, as in "barring" a lawsuit due to the running out of the
time to file 3) to prohibit and keep someone from entering a room, building or
real property
ancillary jurisdiction
term used in federal courts when the court decides matters not normally under
federal jurisdiction so that it can give a judgment on the entire controversy,
the main issue at hand is a federal matter which it is authorized by law to
determine
Inchmaree Clause
A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risks of events not
directly related to perils at sea such as loading accidents.
bond
1) Written evidence of debt issued by a company with the terms of payment
spelled out. A bond differs from corporate shares of stock since bond payments
are pre-determined and provide a final pay off date, while stock dividends vary
depending on profitability and corporate decisions to distribute. 2) Written
guarantee or pledge which is purchased from a bonding company, or by an
individual as security to guarantee some form of performance, including showing
up in court .
attachment
the seizing of money or property prior to
getting a judgment in court, in contemplation that the plaintiff will win at
trial and will require the money or property to cover the judgment; a temporary
attachment may be allowed by court order without both parties being present
based on a declaration of the party wanting the attachment that there is clear
proof that the defendant is going to flee
pension
A private or government fund, from which regular
benefits and stipends are paid to a person upon their retirement or
disability.