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Most Popular Legal Definitions
misfeasance
Improperly doing something which a person has he legal right to do.
fundamental
1)basic or core, as in fundamental rights 2) principle; essential
expropriation
In Canada, the forced sale of land to a public
authority. Synonymous with the U.S. definition of eminent domain, which is the
'expropriation of private property for public use.'
zebra crossing
Striped white or yellow lines on asphalt streets that indicate a pedestrian
crossing or a pedestrian right-of-way.
life tenant
The beneficiary of a life estate.
living will
A document that sets out guidelines for
fraud
Deceitful conduct designed to manipulate another
person to give up something of value.
demand letter
a letter from a lawyer, on behalf a client, that demands payments or some other
action, which is allegedly due or in default
bucket shop
an unofficial and usually illegal betting operation in which the prices of
stocks and commodities are posted and the customers bet on the rise and fall of
prices without actually buying stock, commodities, or commodity failures
leasehold
Real property held under a lease.