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Most Popular Legal Definitions

sexual orientation

An individual's preference in terms of sexual relationships with others.

limited partner

A unique colleague in a partnership relationship who has agreed to be liable only to the extent of his investment.

X

A form of signature upon contracts by persons illiterate.

in pari delicto

Latin for 'both parties are at fault.'

propound

To offer a document as being authentic or valid.

twinkie defense

a claim by a criminal defendant that at the time of the crime he/she was of diminished mental capacity due to intake of too much sugar.

service

1) Paid work by another person, either by contract or as an employee. 2) the domestic activities of a wife. 3) the official delivery of legal documents.

peremptory

Final or absolute. Not open to challenge.

T.R.O.

Legal slang for temporary restraining order.

silent partner

A person who invests in a company or partnership but does not take part in administering or directing the organization.