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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.