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Most Popular Legal Definitions
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1) To make reference to a decision in another case to make a legal point in
argument. 2) To give notice of being charged with a minor crime and a date for
appearance in court to answer the charge rather than being arrested.
prosecute
To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the
conclusion of the court proceedings.
chancery
A court that can order acts to be performed.
Today, chancery courts are merged with courts of law in most states.
attorney at law
the official title of a lawyer in many countries
tariff
a tax levied on imports and/or exports
rout
A common law and public order criminal offense
which has gone beyond an unlawful assembly in that some action has been taken
towards either the crime intended or the disturbance of the peace.
attached
1) referring to two buildings which are
connected, or equipment which is solidly incorporated into a structure 2)
referring to money or an object which is taken by court order based on a sworn
claim by a plaintiff that the owner-defendant being sued may soon depart to
avoid payment of the debt
subrogation
Assuming the legal rights of a person for whom
expenses or a debt has been paid. Typically, subrogation occurs when an
insurance company which pays its insured client for injuries and losses then
sues the party which the injured person contends caused he damages to
him/her.
murder
intentional homicide (the taking of another person's life), without legal
justification or provocation.
postnuptial agreement
A separation agreement.