BLACKJACK
a heavy metal that is covered with leather and has a flexible handle. Often carried by police and sometimes by criminals.
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a heavy metal that is covered with leather and has a flexible handle. Often carried by police and sometimes by criminals.
the term that is given to a law that is accepted by the consent of the people rather than a government body.
a question that can be answered by a yes or a no.
a term given to a legal document, a will or a deed that seems to be clear but contains certain ambiguities.
a law that makes something more comprehensive or extensive than an earlier law. See remedial statute.
the legacy of the will maker or testator who gives one of two or more things without actually designating which one.
This the term that describes a major crime like treason or felony where a severe term of jail may be imposed.
term used to describe a lover but has no legal relationship with the person.
A lawsuit, or a matter. Also known as a love relationship that is usually not marital.
These are the legal causes that allow a divorce to take place and differ in each state.
used when the matter goes to the essence of the issue as opposed to the form which deals with the technical aspects only.
a provision in the US Constitution where a witness is not forced to give testimony against himself.
a Latin phrase for the situation where a jury decides the case in favour of one party but the judge reverses the jury’s decision.
This term is applied to a labour organisation, union, where all of the members are in the same occupation or the same trade.
the term given to marriage with no legal validity as it is prohibited by law.
a term for a matter of law in a case that will depend on existing statutes and not from a matter of fact.
a term used when a manufacturer sells a product and is liable if it has not been inspected properly.
the hearing that will settle the case through a final decision.
This means that twice the money will be awarded from a policy due to certain clauses in the policy.
a term applying yo a mechanical device that is used in order to trap any trespasses on property.