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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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Law; General law

Mostly in cases of real estate, it is the act of providing all material information about the property intended to be sold, transferred or leased, which can influence the decision ...

full faith and credit

Law; General law

A doctrine contained in the US Constitution that requires all states to respect the records, judicial proceedings, and public acts of all other states.

fundamental right

Law; General law

Fundamental rights are certain rights conferred by the constitution and are guaranteed to all the citizens. They are binding as directly valid law, and no legislation or ...

gag order

Law; General law

When a judge issues an order prohibiting the attorneys and parties to go to the media or public with the information about the case, as he thinks it will influence the decision, ...

gambling

Law; General law

To play a game for money or other stakes, or taking a risk for gaining an advantage.

garnish

Law; General law

It is a court order usually issued not against a debtor but a third party that holds funds for the debtor to set aside funds for the benefit of the creditor.

garnishment

Law; General law

A court order seizing a person's property, credit or salary through a third person known as a garnishee, for paying the debt of the creditor. Read more on wage garnishments.