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Most Popular Legal Definitions
lex fori
The law applicable to particular legal proceedings; Latin, for the law of the
forum.
caveat
From Latin caveat for "let him beware." 1) A warning or caution. 2) A popular
term used by lawyers to point out that there may be a hidden problem or defect.
vacancy
an open or unoccupied area; available space; opening
eviction
Some permanent act by landlord, or by person or thing under his control, which
deprives a tenant of the rented premises
probate
The formal certificate given by a court that
certifies that a will, from that point on, the executor has the legal authority
to execute the will.
summons
a document issued by the court at the time a lawsuit is filed, stating the name
of both plaintiff and defendant, the title and file number of the case, the
court and its address, the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney, and
instructions as to the need to file a response to the complaint within a certain
time.
swear
1) to declare under oath that one will tell the truth. 2) to administer an oath
to a witness that he or she will tell the truth. 3) to install into office by
administering an oath. 4) to use profanity.
bias
the predisposition of a judge, arbitrator, prospective juror, or anyone making a
judicial decision, against or in favor of one of the parties or class of persons
M.O
slang for modus operandi, the way or pattern in which a repeat criminal usually
commits his/her crime.
jus ex injuria non oritur
Latin, a legal right or entitlement cannot arise from an unlawful act or
omission.