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Common terminology used in legal business.
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Absolute
Law; General law
A right is said to be absolute, when it is free from any condition or qualification. Absolute liability makes a person held liable for his action and no defence is available.
Abduction
Law; General law
Refers to the crime of taking away a person by fraud, persuasion or force. It is different from kidnapping, which is done by force or threat only.
Access
Law; General law
A term used in family law and refers to the right of a spouse, which allows to spend time with children on a regular basis.
Abeyance
Law; General law
The condition of being suspended temporarily. If the ownership of a property is yet to be ascertained, it is said to be in abeyance.
Acceleration clause
Law; General law
A contractual provision, which hastens the due date of payment or obligation, as a penalty for default in the payment/obligation.
Abet
Law; General law
To aid or assist someone in committing a crime or inducing another to commit a crime. The person who gives assistance is called the abettor.
Assignment
Law; General law
The transfer of property rights (real or personal) to another person through a written agreement. The person, who is the recipient of the rights is called an assignee, and the one who had ...
