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CIVIL OBLIGATION

This term is given to the obligation that can be enforced through a civil suit or action in a court.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF

The expression that makes it clear that a person signing a legal document is signing it as a witness. The initial words of the concluding clause in deeds: “In witness whereof the

HEIR APPARENT

This term is given to a person who mis certain to inherit the estate of a relative.

NARCOTICS ADDICT

the name that is given to a person who is dependent on a narcotic drug and will suffer withdrawals if he stops taking the drug.

CONSUL GENERAL

This term is applied to the officer of the government who will preside over a consulate of his government in a foreign country.

CORRUPTING THE MORALS OF A MINOR

the term that is given to the actions of an adult that leads a child to partake in an activity that is immoral or to witness an immoral activity.

PER CURIAM OPINION

the name that is given to the opinion that is rendered by a court where there is more than one judge.

TITLE EXAMINATION OF

the investigation made into the title on behalf of the person who wants the buy the property to make sure a clear title can be obtained. Also known as a title search.

MALICIOUS ARREST

This term applies to an arrest that is made intentionally on the basis of a false charge.

COMMISSION TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS

the authority that is given to a commission to take a testimony from witnesses who can’t be personally produced to the court.

REGISTERED VOTER

a person who has recorded his name in the voting register and is entitled legally to cast a vote.

LAY WITNESS

the term that applies to a witness who gives testimony as to an opinion but is not an expert.

CE-ADVENTURER

This term applies to the person who joinsother people in a business enterprise and will share any risks of the venture.

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