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Most Popular Legal Definitions
marshal
similar to a sheriff; a United States officer whose duty is to carry out the
process of the courts
crumbling skull rule
a legal theory, companion to the thin skull rule, which limits a tort
defendant's exposure to a plaintiff's injuries to the plaintiff's condition at
the time of the tort
moiety
Half of something.
carryback
In taxation accounting, using a current tax year's deductions, business losses
or credits to re-figure and amend a previously filed tax return to reduce tax
liability.
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)
monopoly
A commercial advantage enjoyed by only one or a select few companies.
jurat
Written certification by a judicial officer that a deponent or affiant
recognizes and endorses all parts of an affidavit he or she proposes to sign,
and confirms that an oath has been administered.
timely
Within the time required by statute, court rules
or contract.
salvage
1) to save goods. 2) payment to a person or
group which saves cargo from a shipwreck.
suffering
The pain, hurt, inconvenience, embarrassment
and/or inability to perform normal activities.