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General law
Common terminology used in legal business.
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full disclosure
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 of the buyer.
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 government who is in ...
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, it is called a gag ...
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.
