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Most Popular Legal Definitions
polygraph
A lie-detector machine which records even the slightest variation in blood
pressure, body temperature and respiration as questions are asked and answers
elicited from a subject.
remanet
In law, a case for trial which can not be tried during the term; a postponed
case.
chancery
A court that can order acts to be performed.
Today, chancery courts are merged with courts of law in most states.
unconscionable
Referring to a contract or bargain which is so unfair to a party that no
reasonable or informed person would agree to it.
vendor
A seller, particularly of real property.
answer
filed by a defendant to respond to a complaint in a lawsuit filed and served
upon that defendant
devise
transfer or conveyance of real property by will
admiralty
Concerning activities which occur at sea, including on small boats and ships in
navigable bays; admiralty law (maritime law) includes accidents and injuries at
sea, maritime contracts and commerce, alleged violations of rules of the sea
over shipping lanes and rights-of-way, and mutiny and other crimes on shipboard;
there are other special rules in processing maritime cases, which are often
handled by admiralty law specialists; lawyers appearing in admiralty cases are
called "proctors."
riot
Three or more persons who assemble and advance a purpose together, using force
if necessary, and raising alarm of a reasonable person.
per stirpes
Latin for "by branch," used to indicate the
system by which children inherit a descendant's will when their parent has since
deceased; an entitlement to participate in the distribution of property, such as
an estate, that flows down to the named beneficiary's next heir if they are
otherwise unable to take their share.