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Most Popular Legal Definitions
obiter dictum
Latin, an observation by a judge on a matter not specifically before the
court.
affix
1) to attach something to real estate in a permanent way, including planting
trees and shrubs, constructing a building, or adding to existing improvements;
affixed items are permanent and cannot be picked up and moved away 2) to sign or
seal, "affix a signature or a seal"
delict
civil law term which imposes liability on a
person who causes injury to another, or for injury caused by a person or thing
under his custody
adoption
the taking of a child into one's family, creating a parent to child
relationship, and giving him or her all the rights and privileges of one's own
child
lunatic
an individual of unsound mind.
dominium directum
Latin, the qualified ownership of a landlord,
not having possession or use of property but retaining ownership.
fair market value
The hypothetical probable price that could be
obtained for a property.
monopoly
A commercial advantage enjoyed by only one or a select few companies.
stay
1) To stop; suspend; also known as a stay of proceedings 2) when a law suit is
suspended either indefinitely or until the occurrence of a condition imposed by
the court.
tenement
Property that could be subject to easements.