Theocracy
A form of government which defers not to civil
development of law, but to an interpretation of the will of a God as set out in
religious scripture and authorities.
Third Party
A person who is not a party to a contract or a transaction, but has an
involvement.
Third-party Beneficiary
A person who is not a party to a contract but
has legal rights
Thirteenth Amendment
part of the Civil War amendments, explicitly prohibits the institution of
slavery
Threat
an act or statement that intends to induce a
reaction otherwise undesired by another party; a confession from an accused
individual that was derived from a threat is not admissible in a court of
law
Timely
Within the time required by statute, court rules
or contract.
Title
1) Ownership of real property or personal property, which stands against the
right of anyone else to claim the property. 2) the name for one's position in a
business or organization. 3) the name for a legal case.
To Wit
'That is to say.'
Toll
1) To delay, suspend or hold off the effect of a statute. 2) a charge to pass
over land, use a toll road or turnpike, cross a bridge or take passage on a
ferry.
Tontine
A rare agreement among several persons who
agree hat each will invest in an annuity and the last to die will receive the
remaining assets and profits.