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Most Popular Legal Definitions

verification

The declaration under oath or upon penalty of perjury that a statement or pleading is true, located at the end of a document.

martial law

The suspension of regular government and habeas corpus or the reliance of military law enforcement.

crime

an act or omission which is prohibited by criminal law and punished, usually by fine or imprisonment

pornography

Portrayal of sexual acts solely for the purpose of sexual arousal.

ademption

revoking a gift mentioned in a will by destruction, or selling or giving away the gift before death

indefeasible

Not to be annulled or made void; not forfeitable.

aggravated assault

crime of physically attacking another person which results in serious bodily harm and/or is made with a deadly or dangerous weapon such as a gun, knife, sword, ax, or blunt instrument; aggravated assault is usually a felony punishable by a term in state prison

in limine

Latin, at the beginning or on the threshold.

treason

To aid or enlist with a state enemy or to attempt or conspire to harm the head of state.

criminal

an individual found guilty of a crime