Glossary of legal terms

Our glossary of legal terms lets you find the terms and definitions that are commonly used in legal matters. Use the form below to find a term.

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Abortion

Abortion is the medical term for ending a pregnancy by various means before the natural term. Therapeutic abortion is an induced abortion performed to preserve the life of the mother. ...

Acceptance

The act of accepting something, usually a contract; The taking and receiving of anything in good faith with the intention of retaining it.

Adjuster

A person who may act either on behalf of the insurance company or the insured in settling a claim. Employee adjusters work for an insurer; independent adjusters represent the insurance company on ...

Administrator

A person who was given by the court an authority to handle the distribution of a property of somebody who died without will.

Adopt

To become a child's parent without being his natural parent. Also to approve or accept something.

Adoption

Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents

Advance

Ppay in advance for a service or acquisition based on a contract.

Affidavit

An affidavit is a formal sworn statement of fact, written down, signed, and witnessed by a taker of oaths, such as a notary public.

Affirmative action

A legal movement that attempts to eliminate or remedy past, present, and future acts of discrimination or the effects of discrimination. A positive and constructive action.

Age discrimination

An unfair treatment of an employee due to his age.

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