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15 Cards in this Set
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Abatement |
Reduction; termination |
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Abrogation |
Annulment of a former law by act of a legislative body, by constitutional authority, or by usage. |
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Acceptance |
In contact law, consent to anise by the teens of an offer; taking or receiving a thing in good faith with the intention of retaining it |
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Accession |
That which increases the size or value of property |
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Accommodation |
Arrangement made as a favor to another rather than for consideration received |
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Acknowledgment |
An admission, affirmation, or declaration |
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Acquittal |
Rehearsal or discharge of an obligation or liability; in criminal law, a finding of not guilty |
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Ademption |
Satisfaction of a legacy by gift prior to testator's death |
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Adhesion contract |
Standardized contract form in which a party with little or no bargaining power is forced to accept its terms |
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Adjudication |
Judgment or decision of a court |
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Administrative law |
Body of rules and regulations having the force of law and promulgated by an administrative body created by Congress or a state legislature |
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Adverse possession |
Acquiring title to real estate by hostile possession rather than by purchase |
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Affiant |
One who makes or swears to the truth of an affidavit |
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Affidavit |
Sworn statement in writing taken before a notary public or other authorized officer |
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Affirmative defense |
Allegation of a responsive pleading which if it can be proved, negates the allegations of the complaint |
