Tag: Legal Practice Terms
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Plea
Plea Meaning Plea in Scottish Law The answer the accused gives to the court at the beginning of a trial when asked if he or she is guilty or not guilty. Definition of Plea A statement in which the accused says in court that he or she is guilty or not guilty of a crime.…
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Volenti Non Fit Injuria
Definition of Volenti Non Fit Injuria Assumption of risk – the defence to a tort claim if what has happened to the plaintiff is something he should have reasonably expected. Volenti non fit injuria in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Volenti non fit injuria from the University of Kent: […]
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Devise
Definition of Devise In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Devise : 1. n. A gift by will of *real property (Compare bequest; legacy); the beneficiary is called the devisee. A devise may be specific (e.g. my house, Blackacre, to A), general (e.g. all my real […]
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Judicial Review
Definition of Judicial Review A means whereby a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body. Judicial Review in North Ireland Supervision by the High Court of the process used by public bodies when reaching decisions, including decisions to make secondary […]
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Condition
Definition of Condition In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Condition : 1. A major term of a contract. It is frequently described as a term that goes to the root of a contract or is of the essence of a contract (See also time provisions in contracts);…
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Condition
Definition of Condition In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Condition : 1. A major term of a contract. It is frequently described as a term that goes to the root of a contract or is of the essence of a contract (See also time provisions in contracts);…
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Legacy
Definition of Legacy This is a term used in wills and probate matters. History Legacy (Lat. legatum), in English law, some particular thing or things given or left by a testator in his will, to be paid or performed by his executor or administrator. The word is primarily applicable to […]
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Legacy
Definition of Legacy This is a term used in wills and probate matters. History Legacy (Lat. legatum), in English law, some particular thing or things given or left by a testator in his will, to be paid or performed by his executor or administrator. The word is primarily applicable to […]
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Ab Initio
Definition of Ab Initio Meaning from the start or beginning. Ab initio in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Ab initio from the University of Kent: ‘From the beginning’ – If a contract is void (say for mistake) ab initio, this has the consequence that no innocent third parties can acquire […]
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Ab Initio
Definition of Ab Initio Meaning from the start or beginning. Ab initio in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Ab initio from the University of Kent: ‘From the beginning’ – If a contract is void (say for mistake) ab initio, this has the consequence that no innocent third parties can acquire […]
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Habeas Corpus
Definition of Habeas Corpus In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Habeas Corpus : A prerogative writ used to challenge the validity of a person’s detention, either in official custody (e.g. when held pending deportation or extradition) or in private hands. […]
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Duress
Definition of Duress In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Duress : Pressure, especially actual or threatened physical force, put on a person to act in a particular way. Acts carried out under duress usually have no legal effect; for example, a contract […]
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Bona Vacantia
Definition of Bona Vacantia According to the treasury solicitor bona vacantia literally means vacant goods. Bona vacantia in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Bona vacantia from the University of Kent: ‘Empty goods’ – Property not disposed of by a deceased’s will and to which there is no […]
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Letter
Definition of Letters Of Administration This is a term used in wills and probate matters. Concept of Letter The following is an old definition of Letter [1], a term which has several meanings:1. One of the characters which constitute the alphabet. Many letters of the alphabet, standing alone, […]
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Harassment
Definition of Harassment In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Harassment : Under amendments made in 1994 to the Public Order Act 1986, an offence is committed when harassment, alarm, or distress is caused to the victim. See harassment of debtors; harassment […]