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Most Popular Legal Definitions
abortion
The termination of pregnancy by various means. It was ruled in Roe v. Wade
(1973) that a woman had the right to choose abortion to end a pregnancy through
the first trimester.
accounts payable
bills that are owed
subpoena
An order of the court for a witness to appear at a particular time and place to
testify and/or produce documents in the control of the witness.
charge
1) In a criminal case, the statement of what crime the party is accused of. 2)
In jury trials, the oral instructions by the judge to the jurors just before the
jury begins deliberations. This
charge is based on jury
instructions submitted by attorneys on both sides and agreed upon by the trial
judge. 3) a fee for services.bearer
anyone holding something; such as a check, promissory note, bank draft, or bond;
this is important when the document state it is "payable to the bearer"
inter se
tin, 'between or amongst themselves.'
de facto
Latin, exists "in fact", term used to indicate
something already done or established
insider trading
Participation in the illegal selling and buying of securities based on
privileged information.
session
1) A meeting of a court for a particular period
of time. 2) the term of an appeals court covering several months.
pension
A private or government fund, from which regular
benefits and stipends are paid to a person upon their retirement or
disability.