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oligarchy
Law; General law
It literally means ruling by a few. It is a form of government in which a few persons rule and govern for their own advantage, rather than the public good by assuming all ...
hotchpot
Law; General law
In a partition suit, all the properties are mixed together in order to facilitate a proportional division between all the parties. This blending of properties is called hotchpot.
human rights
Law; General law
Human rights are basic right or freedom to which all human beings are entitled to, without the government interference. Some examples of human rights are liberty, freedom of ...
hung jury
Law; General law
If a jury cannot reach a final decision in a particular case, it is called a hung jury. In such a case it results in a mistrial.
husband-wife privilege
Law; General law
A right wherein the married couple is not obligated to divulge their private conversations even to the court.
hypothecation
Law; General law
The act of pledging a thing as a security for a debt or demand without parting with the possession.
identity theft
Law; General law
It is a crime in which a person obtains key pieces of personal information in order to impersonate someone else for their personal benefit. Read more on identity theft.
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