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Most Popular Legal Definitions
postnuptial agreement
A separation agreement.
oath
A religious or solemn affirmation to tell the
truth or to take a certain action.
sui juris
from Latin meaning "of one's own right," is meant to indicate the ability for an
individual to claim full legal right and not under the authority of another, as
is the case with a minor
adjudication
1. the act of giving a judicial ruling such as a judgment or decree 2. order
declaring a debtor bankrupt is called an adjudication in bankruptcy proceedings
3. when land satisfies a debt or is given additional security
waste
The abuse, destruction or permanent change to a property by one who is merely in
possession of it as in the case of a tenant.
complaint
an issue or formal statement brought against another individual or party
carryover
In taxation accounting, using a tax year's deductions, business losses or
credits to apply to the following year's tax return to reduce the tax liability.
bail
1) money or bond put up to secure the release of a person who has been charged
with a crime 2) to post money or bond to secure an accused defendant's release
bar examination
examination given in each state by either the highest court or, if an
"integrated" bar, by the state bar association (subject to appeal to the State
Supreme Court) for admission as an attorney
tenant
A person to whom a landlord grants temporary and exclusive use of land or a part
of a building, usually in exchange for rent.