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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."