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ObligationThe term obligation derived from the Roman civil law, defined in the "Institutes" of Justinian as a "legal...783
OathOath means something declared or promised. A solemn, formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge,...747
OmbudsmanThe origin of the word is found in Old Swedish umbuðsmann (accusative) and the word umbuds man, meaning...857
OrdinanceOrdinance means a crime; an act committed contrary to the law as set out in a statute. An ordinance is...781
Option of PubertyOption of puberty is a right available to repudiate a woman’s marriage—if it occurred while she was...2588
Obiter dictum[Latin: a remark in passing] Obiter dictum is an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly...985
WillWill means decree, ordain, volition, have in mind, determine by choice, bequeathed. Will is a legal document...625
Interpleader suitInterpleader suit is a suit wherein a person in possession of property or owing money which is or may...1556
Demonstrative LegacyWhere a testator bequeaths a certain sum of money, or a certain quantity of any other commodity, and...433
Disciplinary Law"Disciplinary law" means a law regulating the discipline of any disciplined force. [See article 152(1),...363