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Most Popular Legal Definitions

embracery

Improper influence on a juror

liquidated damages

 Pre-determined damages.

M.O

slang for modus operandi, the way or pattern in which a repeat criminal usually commits his/her crime.

intimidate

to intentionally cause another to fear harm by some type of verbal or physical means

premeditation

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

misfeasance

Improperly doing something which a person has he legal right to do.

occupancy

the act of holding or taking possession

annuity

1) an annual sum paid from a policy or gift 2) short for a purchased annuity policy which will pay dividends to the owner regularly for years or for life

death

irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions and of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem

attest

1) to confirm that something is genuine 2) to bear witness that someone actually signed a document such as a will