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General law
Common terminology used in legal business.
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Argumentative
Law; General law
Argumentative is that in which not only facts, but also conclusions, usually controversial are discussed.
Arbitration
Law; General law
Setting a dispute out of the court by presenting arguments to a person acting as an arbitrator.
Annuity
Law; General law
This is a fixed sum of money paid to a person at fixed times, such as yearly.
Battery
Law; General law
An intentional act caused by a defendant which brings about harmful or offensive contact to plaintiff's person.
Contingent fee
Law; General law
An attorney's fee that represents a percentage of the amount awarded at court or through settlement.
Vicarious liability
Legal services; General law
Liability for acts of another person; a lawyer is responsible for the cats of the legal secretary if the acts were within the scope of the secretary's employment.
