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Most Popular Legal Definitions

exclusionary rule

a constitutional right providing the fact that if certain evidence was obtained illegally, it is not admissible as evidence in criminal proceedings

defense

the establishment of a case or position in opposition to allegations or attacks

question of privilege

A term of parliamentary law and procedure which refers to an urgent motion made at a meeting which seeks an immediate ruling on an alleged violation of the rights or privileges of members as a whole, or in regards to a negative personal remark.

clean hands doctrine

A rule of law that a person coming to court with a lawsuit or petition for a court order must be free from unfair conduct (have "clean hands" or not have done anything wrong) in regard to the subject matter of his/her claim.

minister

a government representative in either an official or unofficial capacity that may function within a broad array of responsibilities and duties

criminal bankruptcy

the forced bankruptcy of a convicted person

association

any group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose, ranging from social to business, and usually meant to be a continuing organization

beneficial interest

the right of a party to some profit, distribution, or benefit from a contract or trust

plene administravit

Latin for administration [is] complete.

ab initio

From Latin, "from the start". For example, "The contract was void ab initio."