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Most Popular Legal Definitions
express trust
A trust which is created by the settlor, usually in the form of a document,
although it can be oral.
interlocutory
Proceedings taken during the course of a
trial.
driving while intoxicated (DWI)
the offense of operating a motor vehicle under
the influence of drugs or alcohol beyond a state determined level
use
The right to enjoy the benefits of real property
or personal property, whether the owner of the right has ownership of title or
not.
admission against interest
admission of the truth of a fact by any person, but especially by the parties to
a lawsuit, when a statement obviously would do that person harm, be
embarrassing, or be against his/her personal or business interests
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.
mistrial
A partial or complete trial which is found to be null and void and of no effect
because of some irregularity.
denial
the act of opposing or otherwise refusing a claim or request
fourth amendment
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution against
unreasonable search or arrest.
tariff
a tax levied on imports and/or exports