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Wakf An endowment. Property dedicated to religious or charitable purposes. A bequest for religious or charitable...1075
Natural PersonNatural person means a real human being, as distinguished from a corporation, which is often treated...940
Self defenceSelf-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself/property and is a possible justification...784
SubrogationSubrogation means substitution of one person for another, giving the substitute the same legal rights...586
Temporary InjunctionTemporary injunction is a court order prohibiting an action by a party to a lawsuit until there has been...851
VetoThe word veto comes from Latin and literally means I / we forbid. Veto means vote against; refuse to...770
Status QuoThe term status quo is a Latin term meaning the present current, existing state of affairs. To maintain...946
Volenti non fit injuriaVolenti–non–fit injuria is a popular Latin term, for "to a willing/consenting person, no injury is...1046
Youthful offenderThe Term Youthful Offender generally means one who is for purposes of sentencing, older than a juvenile...814
Kazi Kazi originally means a judge—civil, criminal and ecclesiastical - among Mohammedans. Now the term...1046