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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.