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Most Popular Legal Definitions
best evidence rule
legal doctrine that an original piece of evidence--particularly a document--is
superior to a copy; if the original is available, a copy will not be allowed as
evidence in a trial
resisting arrest
the knowing and physical resistance to a lawful arrest
affirmative action
The process of a business or governmental agency
in which it gives special rights of hiring or advancement to ethnic
minorities
able-bodied
Having a strong, healthy body. In law, it is often used to describe a person who
is capable of earning a living and, therefore, able to pay alimony or child
support.
endorsement
The signature or instructions placed on the
reverse of a commercial document, for the purpose of assigning the interest
therein to another
swindle
To cheat through trick, device, false statements or other fraudulent methods
with the intent to acquire money or property from another which the swindler is
not entitled.
usury
A rate of interest on a debt which is in excess of the percentage allowed by
law. Each state sets its own maximum interest rate.
joint tenancy
When two or more people are equal owners of a property
mutiny
unlawful resistance of a superior or constituted authority
conditional discharge
a sentence of a person found guilty of a crime in which, upon completion of
specified actions by the accused, no criminal record is issued as regards to the
offense for which a conditional discharge was granted