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Most Popular Legal Definitions
indemnity
Contract with a third-party to perform another's obligations if called upon to
do so by the third-party, whether the other has defaulted or not.
true bill
The written decision of a Grand Jury that it has
heard sufficient evidence from the prosecution to believe that an accused person
probably committed a crime and should be indicted. Thus, the indictment is sent
to the court.
peremptory
Final or absolute. Not open to challenge.
Inchmaree Clause
A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risks of events not
directly related to perils at sea such as loading accidents.
vigilante
Someone who takes the law into his/her own hands by trying or punishing another
person without any legal authority.
just cause
Employment law: misconduct of an employee, or some other event relevant to the
employee, which justifies the immediate termination of the employment contract.
assignee
a person to whom property is transferred by sale or gift, particularly real
property
usurious
Referring to the interest on a debt which exceeds the maximum interest rate
allowed by law.
premeditation
the planning out of a crime that displays complete consciousness and intent in
making the decision to commit said crime
question of privilege
A term of parliamentary law and procedure which
refers to an urgent motion made at a meeting which seeks an immediate ruling on
an alleged violation of the rights or privileges of members as a whole, or in
regards to a negative personal remark.