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ILLEGAL ALIEN

This term is given to a foreigner living in the US with no right to stay who has taken no steps to become a citizen.

IXIRNKEY

the term that is given to the person who is holding the keys to a prison or jail.

INSURANCE FIRE

the agreement where an insurance company pays for losses due to fires.

IMPROVIDENT JUDGMENT

the term that is given to a judgement or an order handed down by a court that has been based on erroneous information.

INCIDENTAL

This means depending on something else, is likely to happen or is happening in addition to another event.

IMMUNITY FROM SUIT

the term used for people who are free from legal action due to reasons of public policy.

INSURANCE CASUALTY

The term used for the insurance policy that is for loss or damage that has occurred from an accident.

IMMIGRANT

This term describes a person who enters a country for permanent residence from another country.

IMMUNITY FROM PROCESS

a term that applies to being exempt or free from being subpoenaed while working in a public office.

INLAND WATERS

the term that describes any body of water that is not connected the ocean directly.

INHERENT RIGHT

a term that means the fundamental right a person has. See inalienable right.

INDISPENSABLE PARTY

the term that is given to a party in a law suit who is essential in determining the suit.

INCOME TAX

tax that is paid on income that is earned from working.

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