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TURPITUDE MORAL

This phrase is used to describe the violation of decent, moral and honest behaviour and an act of depravity or vileness.

TESTAMENT MUTUAL

a will where 2 people leave their property to the survivor. See will, mutual.

TRANSITORY CRIME

This term applies to a crime that is committed in one location and tried in another.

TESTAMENTARY TRUSTEE

the name that is given to the person who is appointed by the court and will act as a trustee to carry out trust provisions in a will.

TITLE IMPERFECT

This term applies to the title that does not give a total and complete right to ownership of property.

TENANT AT WILL

the name of the person who had a lease on a property and it has expired but he is still able to live there with the owner’s consent.

TITLE DOUBTFUL

This term applies when the ownership of property is in doubt and the purchaser may find himself questioned in court.

THERAPY CONSENT FOR

This means to give your permission for a physician to give you treatment, including online therapy.

TACIT ACCEPTANCE

an act by the heir to an estate that shows that he intends to accept his inheritance.

TAXPAYER

the term that describes a person who pays tax.

TESTES TRIAL PER

a trial where a judge will make the decision and issue a verdict after having heard a case.

TRANSIENT PERSON

This term is applied to a person with fixed address or a person on his way through one state into another state.

TITLE LEGAL

This relates to ownership of property that is seen as sufficient under the law that is different from title recognised under equity rules.

TRIAL JURY

the jury that will hear all evidence and decide the case.

TAX COURT

the name of a federal court of law that deals with tax disputes.

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