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Legal Definitions
The legal process uses highly specialized language and terms. Ask about their definitions in this category.
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Plagierism is when you copy's somebody else words or work and you don't cite them you just copy everything they say like it's your own word
How would you define common law?
Common laws are one of the many types of law that Intellectual Property covers. Some of the common laws include trademark registration and protection as well as requiring payment and authorization for using any arts that are not in the public domain.
If you are a victim of extortion can you get your money back legally?
If you were the victim of the extortion the judge may order the defendant to re-pay you as part of their sentence. If not, using the verdict of the criminal court you can then sue the individual in civil court in an attempt to get a lien against any propperty he may own with which to reimburse you for your loss.
What does stay mean in court proceedings?
Stayed: If the charge is "stayed" by the judge, this means the present proceedings are suspended. It is not a finding of innocence, simply a stopping of the prosecution at a particular point. The proceedings can be started again in the future if certain events occur (for example, new evidence is found).
What is legal definition of death?
When one cannot eat, breath, or have a heartbeat. also, machines can't be able to keep them alive. the end of biological function. <(x_x)> u r supposed to be sad when people die other words that mean the same------>>die dead death
What is the Legal definition of calendar month?
A calendar month is a period of time from the date of one month to the same date of the next month.
What does arrearance mean in legal terms?
In plain Enlgish - it refers to your being behind in your payments.
What does it mean when someone is made a ward of the state?
Consider this text: " The Dutch Child Protection Agency had requested Miss Dekker be made a ward of court because, it said, it was "irresponsible for such a young girl to make a two-year solo trip around the world". " When a person is being made a ward of court, it means that he or she is under the protection of a court.
abode means a self containtain place to live in. A house or an apartment would be examples
Is a adjudication withheld case a conviction?
Adjudication is an agreement between the defendant and the courts to clear the charge from the docket. For this to occur, the defendant has agreed to complete some sort of arrangement, such as a fine, community service, etc. If the defendant fails to hold up their end of the agreement, then he or she will be convicted of the charge and sentenced accordingly. That conviction will come up in our reports.
Adjudication Witheld means you werent convicted,but then you werent Aquitted either.Sometimes the State specifies to dismiss the charges after your probation completed which equals to the same as Aquitted.On all of these you keep your rights,and on a job application you can legally say you werent convicted.
What does quash mean in legal terms?
To invalidate by judicial action or make void a law, a decision, a writ, an indictment, a plea, etc.
What is the US legal definition of the sanctity of marriage?
Sanctity of marriage is the idea of the sacredness of marriage. Marriage is one of the holiest of relations two people can have. Therefore, marriage is not something to be entered into lightly. Further, once you are in a marriage, you must work hard to make it work. You have to treat it as sacred, and spend time making it work, no matter the cost.
The greatest threat to the sanctity of marriage is lack of respect for it, thus leading to degeneration of the marriage, and often divorce (in the US). Giving up on a marriage is considered sacrilegious and selfish. Sanctity of marriage is not subjective, and to be interpreted at the whims of people who have found it too hard or too difficult. The sanctity of marriage demands personal sacrifice, and pays back in great rewards.
What does motion to amend mean?
You are asking the court to amend your response to the original complaint brought against you.
What is the legal definition of permanent structure?
There may be a statutory definition, or case law may have decided on one. You need to check the laws of your state. Otherwise it can be problematic but fences, trees, bushes, even sheds and such, are generally not considered permanent -- typically it is something requiring footings and/or a foundation and is depreciated as opposed to expensed off for tax purposes.
What is a self appointed law enforcer?
A vigilante is a self appointed enforcer of the law.
ADDED: or someone who could be a member of a Posse Comitatus.
What does to wit mean on quit claim deed?
That phrase can have several connotations:
- That is to say
- Namely
- To know
- The following comes to mind
- Specifically
- More precisely
- To clarify
If I am not wrong. It is a place where the police holds you. The place could be between the police station, the court house and the prison. It depends where the detention station is situated.
How do you define Force Majeure?
A "force majeure" (Latin superior force) is an external influence beyond one's control. In contract law, it is analogous to casus fortuitous (chance occurrences) or "acts of God" in that non-completion is caused by an occurrence outside the control of the contract parties.
What are the disadvantages of phytomining?
Bad growing season could wipe out an entire crop of metal-producting plants...
What does corpus mean in english?
It means body in English. It comes from Latin and is found in Spanish and Italian.
What does the word preliminary mean?
Preliminary stage means that a task is in a preparatory phase or in simple terms still a work in progress.
What does case adjudicated mean in a felony case?
In plain English it means that the final verdict or judgment has been rendered.
What is an economically active population?
The total population between the ages of 15 and 65 in any country, used in the calculation of dependent population
