Legal Jargon

Legal Jargon

Bonafide: Meaning : in good faith Example : All the Directors must act bonafide for the benefit of the company as whole. Pronunciation : Bo-na-fi-de   Ceteris paribus: Meaning : all other things being equal. Example : When a demand for certain product is more than supply ‘ceteris paribus‘ price of that product will rise. …

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Prima facie: Meaning: At first sight. A prima facie case is one which, at first sight, seems to support the allegation or claim made. Example:If a prima facie case is not made out in the early stages of proceedings, the other side may apply to the court to dismiss the action without hearing the rest …

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De novo: Meaning: anew. Used to refer to a trial which begins all over again, as if any previous partial or complete hearing had not occurred. Example: A District Court appeal is heard by the Circuit Court de novo, with the court considering afresh all the law and facts. Pronunciation: de-novo   Lis pendens: Meaning: …

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Habeas Corpus Meaning : A court order used to bring a person physically before a court in order to test the legality of the person’s detention. Usually, it is directed to the official or person detaining another, commanding him to bring the person to court for the judge to determine if that person has been denied liberty without …

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Word – Adjudication Meaning – Legal process of resolving a dispute. Example– A third party was assigned to adjudicate the opposing claims. Pronunciation- ad·ju’di·ca’tion   Word – Appeal Meaning: A legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court. Example: Appeal tribunal confirmed the rejection of his claim  Pronunciation: ap·peal’

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Alibi Meaning: In the original Latin it means “in another place,”  An excuse used by a person accused or suspected of a crime that he or she was not at the place of crime. Example: He was able to prove an alibi which could not be shaken. Pronunciation:  ˈa-lə-ˌbī   Pro Se : Meaning: “for himself.” Example: …

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Word-Rescind Meaning: i) To Cancel a contractual agreement or ii) To make void Example: Rescinded the contract on the purchaser’s failure to comply with the notice to complete. Pronunciation: ri+si+nd   Word- Appurtenances Meaning: a right, privilege, or property that is considered incident to the principal property for purposes such as passage of title, conveyance …

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Word: Ignorantia juris non excusat Meaning : “Ignorantia juris non excusat” is a Latin Legal term that means “Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.” This means that persons who violates the law cannot claim ignorance as an excuse for why they committed a crime. Pronunciation: Ignoran+tia+ Juris+ non+ excusat Word: alienation Meaning : …

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Word: Caveat Meaning : Caveat is a Latin expression which means “let him or her beware” or a warning; a note of caution or a legal notice to a court or public officer to suspend a certain proceeding until the notifier is given a hearing. Example: The main caveat is making sure you have enough …

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Word-Force majeure Meaning : Word  force majeure relates to the law of insurance and is frequently used in commercial contracts to protect the parties in the event that a segment of the contract cannot be performed due to causes that are outside the control of the parties, such as natural disasters, that could not be …

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