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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Capital gains

Profit earned from a sale of real estate or stock.

Capital punishment

The death penalty. Capital crimes are crimes punishable by death.

Casual

Something happened by chance and not planned or desired,

Certificate of deposit

By a certificate of deposit a person agrees to deposit an amount of money for a period of time at a fixed rate of interest. Generally banks have such certificates and people who place their money ...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The most known type is the one when all the debts are wiped out completely in exchange for giving up the nonexempt property. Basically it means having more debts then money to pay them

Charge

Formal accusation of having committed a criminal offense. It is announced at the arrest.

Child custody

The decision taken by a court who must determine to which parent goes the child under 18 years old

Child support

The right all children have to be supported by their parents until the children reach the age of majority.

Citizen

A native or naturalized member of a state, having full rights privileges and protection from living in that state.

Civil

Everything that is not criminal. Civil cases involve disputes not arising out of violation of criminal statutes.

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