Oath – in most jurisdictions, this term refers to a declaration made according to the concrete legislation, before a competent officer to detail the truth as a valid statement or to perform a certain legal activity. Synonyms are “pledge”, “sworn…
Naked agreement – within the meaning, given by the Law of Contracts in some legal systems, this term could be referred to a type of agreement without mutual consideration between the parties expressed on the contract, but only a promise…
Magistrate – in most legal systems this term is considered to detail the figure of the judge in court room, or the prosecutor – mainly on the base of their law experience on one hand, and participating in legal proceedings in…
Labor and materials payment bond – in the area of Building Law, this term refers to a guarantee by a third party (a bank) on behalf of the developer, which ensures that the contractor with be paid for performing the…
Key currency – in the area of Banking Law, this term refers to the main international currency, used as a reference in international money transfers between bank accounts.
Jactitation – this term refers to a fake boast projected to increase standing at the account of another. This used to form the basis of an old-time application named “jactitation of marriage” wherein a person could be ordered by the…
Ideal lien creditor – in the area of Real Estate Law in many legal systems, this term refers to the figure of a privileged creditor – i.e., the 1st creditor, who has established a burden to secure their money before…
Habeas corpus – From Latin: this term is used in court trials, where details a court petition which orders that a person being detained be produced before a judge for a hearing to decide whether the detention is lawful. See also http://www.lectlaw.com/def/h001.htm .
Gag order – this term refers to a legal order, issued by a local court or by the government; or in the Employment Law could refer to a private order by an employer or other institution, with the role to…
Fabric land – used in the area of Real Estate Law, this legal term details a specific plot of land, transferred by the government towards a church or a monastery, for their needs.