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EXPECTANT HEIR

the term given to the heir apparent and he will inherit the property even if no will is made.

AKA

This an abbreviation for also known as or the alias a person is known by.

CROOK

a common term for a thief, forger, conman or swindler.

RETURN OF PROCESS

a written report of an officer of the court that details his activities in serving a process.

LETTER OF THE LAW

an expression that is used to denote the strict interpretation of an ordinance, law or regulation.

LIFE OR LIMB

an expression that means a person will not ne placed in jeopardy that is a danger to life or limb.

EXCAMBIUM

a Latin phrase for an exchange of property.

ALLUREMENT

the exceptional attraction to something or something that will entice a person to act. Such as a child swimming an another person’s pool.

EXECUTOR-TRUSTEE

This term is applied to the executor of an estate whose duties goes beyond those of an executor and he becomes a trustee.

CLEARANCE CARD

a written note given to an employee by the employer that says why he left the job and what competencies he is able to do. Then employee gives this note to the

WITNESS EXPERT

a witness with specialised knowledge such as a chemist, engineer or a physician.

PRIVILEGE SPECIAL

the power or the immunity that is granted to a person that is not granted to other people.

FORCE AND FEAR

an expression used where a contract or an agreement was made by forcing one party into it.

INTERLOCUTORY DECREE

the term given to a temporary determination or judgement that is made before or during determination.

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.

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