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Most Popular Legal Definitions

indemnity

Contract with a third-party to perform another's obligations if called upon to do so by the third-party, whether the other has defaulted or not.

true bill

The written decision of a Grand Jury that it has heard sufficient evidence from the prosecution to believe that an accused person probably committed a crime and should be indicted. Thus, the indictment is sent to the court.

peremptory

Final or absolute. Not open to challenge.

Inchmaree Clause

A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risks of events not directly related to perils at sea such as loading accidents.

vigilante

Someone who takes the law into his/her own hands by trying or punishing another person without any legal authority.

just cause

Employment law: misconduct of an employee, or some other event relevant to the employee, which justifies the immediate termination of the employment contract.

assignee

a person to whom property is transferred by sale or gift, particularly real property

usurious

Referring to the interest on a debt which exceeds the maximum interest rate allowed by law.

premeditation

the planning out of a crime that displays complete consciousness and intent in making the decision to commit said crime

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.