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Of or pertaining to the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

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notice to quit

Law; Contracts

A notification or communication to a tenant to leave specified premises usually for a breach of terms of the lease.

occupancy

Law; Contracts

Holding, possessing, or occupying premises.

partition

Law; Contracts

The division into parts of property held jointly, or the sale of such property by a court with division of the proceeds.

party wall

Law; Contracts

A wall that divides two separate premises, which is the joint responsibility of both owners.

premises

Law; Contracts

A building or part of a building usually including the adjacent grounds.

quit

Law; Contracts

For a tenant to move out of rented premises.

repossess

Law; Contracts

To take possession again of a property or goods after non-payment of money owed. This might follow a court order.