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Most Popular Legal Definitions
defeasance
side-contract which contains a condition which,
if realized, could defeat the main contract
words of purchase
Words which specifically name the person to whom the land is being
conveyed.
incest
The crime of sexual contact with a blood relative usually including a parent,
child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.
pettifogger
An attorney or lawyer who sustains a professional livelihood on dishonest
business.
novation
Agreement of parties to a contract to substitute a new contract for the old one.
indefeasible
Not to be annulled or made void; not
forfeitable.
unfair competition
Wrongful and/or fraudulent business methods to
gain and unfair advantage.
satisfaction of mortgage
A document signed by a lender acknowledging that a mortgage has been fully
paid.
slander
Verbal or spoken defamation
quid pro quo
Latin, something for something.