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| ab initio |
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Etymology latin-meaning from the beginning. |
| ABA |
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Acronym for American Bar Association. |
| abandonment (child) |
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To leave a child with no intention of returning. |
| abandonment (spouse) |
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To leave a spouse with no intention of returning. |
| abatement |
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a reduction to an amount that is owed |
| abstract of title |
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A summary history of a piece of land that lists any transfers in ownership, or liabilities attached to it, ie, mortgages. |
| abstract of trust |
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A summarized version of a living trust document. |
| abut |
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A shared boundary. |
| accessory |
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Someoning aiding or contributing to a crime. |
| accomplice |
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A person who voluntarily joins in on a crime with another person. |
| accord |
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An amicable agreement between parties. |
| accord and satisfaction |
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An agreement to settle for less than what is owed to settle a dispute between parties. |
| acknowledgment |
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A statement made in front of either a notary public or other public official authorized to administer oaths stating that a paper was actually signed by you. |
| ACLU |
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Acronym for the American Civil Liberties Union. |
| acquittal |
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When the jury finds a defendant not guilty. |
| act of God |
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An event caused by the forces of nature that are unpreventable bu humans, ie, tonadoes, hurricanes, etc. |
| act of nature |
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An event caused by the forces of nature that are unpreventable bu humans, ie, tonadoes, hurricanes, etc. |
| action |
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A legal or judicial proceeding. |
| actual damages |
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The amount of money paid to a litigant to cover actual costs of the injury. |
| actus reus |
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An act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. |
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