General law Vocabulary

Devisable

Referring to property or assets that can be transferred or bequeathed through a will.

Adverse possession

A legal doctrine allowing a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, typically after continuous and open occupation without the permission of the original owner.

mandamus

A court order compelling a government official or organization to perform a duty that is required by law.

inchoate

Referring to an incomplete or unfinished legal right or offense, such as an inchoate crime that has not been fully executed.

Indefeasability

Indefeasibility refers to the property right that cannot be defeated or annulled by any claim from another party, providing absolute ownership.

Incumbrance

A burden or liability attached to a property, such as a mortgage or lien, that affects its transferability or value.

resile

to withdraw from a contract or agreement.

acquiesce

to accept or agree to something reluctantly, but without protest.

adduced

to bring forward as evidence or proof in support of an argument or claim.

Dispositive

capable of settling a matter or issue conclusively in a legal context.

Doctrine of Laches and acquiescence

a legal principle that prevents a claimant from pursuing a right or claim if they have delayed in asserting it to the prejudice of the responding party.

avvered

to assert or affirm with confidence, often used in legal contexts to confirm statements or facts.

intransigent

refusing to change one's views or to agree.

demise

the termination or death of an entity, often used in legal contexts to signify the end of a property interest or a lease.

Bill of lading

A legal document issued by a carrier to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods.

Anathema

a person or thing strongly detested or shunned, often in a legal or ecclesiastical context.

attenuated

reduced in force or intensity, often referring to rights or claims that have been weakened or diminished in legal contexts.

bill of lading

A document that serves as a receipt, contract, and title for goods being transported, ensuring the terms of the shipment are fulfilled.

Postulate

A statement or assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation, often forming the basis for further reasoning in legal theories.

substratum

The underlying substance or layer, often used in legal contexts to refer to the foundational basis of rights or claims.

Intestacy

s the legal state of a person dying without a valid will,