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Most Popular Legal Definitions
indigent
A poor person; not penniless, but in need and who has no financial support
whatsoever.
answer
filed by a defendant to respond to a complaint in a lawsuit filed and served
upon that defendant
magna carta
Charter to which subscribed King John of England on June 12, 1215 in which a
basic set of limits were set on he King's powers.
attest
1) to confirm that something is genuine 2) to bear witness that someone actually
signed a document such as a will
right against self-incrimination
provided by the fifth amendment in the US Constitution; it allows an individual
to refuse to answer questions or provide other evidence that would lead to
criminal prosecution without presupposing guilt
bottomry
1) The criminal act of entering a residence or other enclosed property through
the slightest amount of force without authorization. If there is intent to
commit a crime, this is burglary.
redemption
Buying back.
pro bono
Done or donated without charge.
retainer
A contract between a lawyer and his client,
wherein the lawyer agrees to represent and provide legal advice to the client,
usually in exchange for money.
diplomatic immunity
Immunity extended to diplomat officers from
criminal and civil jurisdiction of their host state.