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Most Popular Legal Definitions
guardian
An individual who, by legal document, is given custody of both the property and
the person of one who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or
mentally-disabled person.
crimes against humanity
an international criminal justice offence; the perpetration of acts of war upon
a civilian, non-soldier population
adjourn
to close a meeting, convention, or any official gathering; not to be confused
with a recess, meaning the meeting will break and continue at a later time.
supremacy clause
found in article VI section 2 of the US Constitution, it is the premise for the
federal government--and thus federal law--to act as the "supreme law of the
land" and maintain power over the collective states
want of prosecution
An application to a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the litigant has
inexcusably delayed moving the litigation along and that under the given
circumstances the litigation ought to be dismissed.
substitution
Putting one person in place of another, in particular replacement of the
attorney of record in a lawsuit with another attorney.
heresy
A historic criminal offense, the act of public
denial of Christian doctrines.
ab initio
From Latin, "from the start". For example, "The contract was void ab initio."
Hatch Act
In the U.S., a statute which controls political
activity of government employees.
wrongful death
An American tort law action which claims damages from any person who, through
negligence or direct act or omission, caused the death of certain
relatives.