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Most Popular Legal Definitions
act
statutory plan passed by Congress or any legislature which is a bill until
enacted and becomes law 2) (v.) a court offering a decision or ruling on a
motion or petition
frankpledge
A community pledge in medieval England where a number of people were jointly
held responsible for the denunciation of any crime within their group.
delusion
a firm yet irrational belief and which may
affect an individual's capacity to contract
commodum ex injuria sua nemo habere debet
Latin, "A wrongdoer should not be enabled by law to take any advantage from his
actions."
abandonment
The act of intentionally and permanently giving something away as referred to a
child or wife, 2.) relinquishment as referred to a right or estate 3.) careless
demonstration of freedom (reckless abandonment)
falsa demonstratio non nacet
Latin, a wrong description of an item in a legal document will not necessarily
void the gift if it can be determined from other facts.
habitual offender
A person who is convicted and sentenced for crimes over a period of time and
despite incarceration demonstrates a propensity towards future criminal conduct.
denial
the act of opposing or otherwise refusing a claim or request
bequest
the gift of personal property under the terms of
a will
adversary
1) an individual or party opposing or resisting another 2) an opposite force