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bona fide
Law; General law
The Latin word for 'good faith'. A bona fide purchaser of a property, means a person who is genuine, thus authentic without any knowledge of defect in title.
bond
Law; General law
A written instrument which is executed by a person, wherein a definite promise is given regarding the fulfillment of a legal obligation.
breach
Law; General law
The act of violating a legal obligation or a failure to do a duty. It is breach of contract, when a party to a contract fails to perform the terms or violates the terms of the ...
bribery
Law; General law
The receiving or offering money or some valuable item to any public official, with the objective of influencing his official decisions contrary to his duty.
brief
Law; General law
A document stating the facts of a case and the legal arguments which is supported by relevant statutes and precedents. Such documents are prepared by lawyers who represent the ...
burden of proof
Law; General law
The responsibility of proving a fact regarding issues raised by disputing parties in a court case. Generally, the plaintiff has to prove that the allegations in the complaint are ...
burglary
Law; General law
Breaking into a building or illegal entry into the building with the intention of committing a crime. Whether the crime is committed or not is not relevant as far as burglary is ...
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