Lay Day
A term of maritime law contract: days stipulated
for the loading or unloading of cargo from a ship.
Lay On The Table
Also "to table";a term of parliamentary law and procedure which refers to a
motion in regards to another motion being actively debated, but intended to
defer a final disposition of the pending motion.
Leading Question
A question which suggests an answer; usually answerable by yes or no.
Lease
A special kind of contract between a property
owner and a person wanting temporary enjoyment and exclusive use of the
property, in exchange for rent paid.
Leasehold
Real property held under a lease.
Legacy
A gift of a chattel by will.
Legal Aid
No-cost legal services to economically disfavored litigants.
Legal Custody
A child custody decision which entails the right
to make, or participate in, the significant decisions affecting a child's health
and welfare.
Legal Fiction
A ruling on law based on hypothetical facts.
Legalese
Language containing an excessive amount of legal terminology or of legal jargon.