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Most Popular Legal Definitions

postnuptial agreement

A separation agreement.

oath

A religious or solemn affirmation to tell the truth or to take a certain action.

sui juris

from Latin meaning "of one's own right," is meant to indicate the ability for an individual to claim full legal right and not under the authority of another, as is the case with a minor

adjudication

1. the act of giving a judicial ruling such as a judgment or decree 2. order declaring a debtor bankrupt is called an adjudication in bankruptcy proceedings 3. when land satisfies a debt or is given additional security 

waste

The abuse, destruction or permanent change to a property by one who is merely in possession of it as in the case of a tenant.

complaint

an issue or formal statement brought against another individual or party

carryover

In taxation accounting, using a tax year's deductions, business losses or credits to apply to the following year's tax return to reduce the tax liability.

bail

1) money or bond put up to secure the release of a person who has been charged with a crime 2) to post money or bond to secure an accused defendant's release

bar examination

examination given in each state by either the highest court or, if an "integrated" bar, by the state bar association (subject to appeal to the State Supreme Court) for admission as an attorney

tenant

A person to whom a landlord grants temporary and exclusive use of land or a part of a building, usually in exchange for rent.