Legal Dictionary

Tag: Family Law Definitions

  • Cohabitation

    Legal Definition of Cohabitation Meaning of Cohabitation Living together when unmarried. Synonyms of Cohabitation (Living together), noun abiding together act of dwelling together […]

  • Household

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Household Meaning of Household An organized family and whatever pertains to it as a whole; a domestic establishment. In broad sense a collective group living in a house , acknowledging the authority of a […]

  • Child

    The immediate progeny of human parents; offspring born to such parents. 262 111. 183; 200 111. 401. The son or daughter, in relation to the father or mother; the correlative of parent. A young person- of either sex. The age limit of childhood is undefined. 5 Har. & J. (Md.) […]

  • Family

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Family Meaning of Family In primary meaning, it is the collective body of persons who live in one house anc under one head or management . secondary meaning is those who are of the same line age, or […]

  • Infanticide

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Infanticide Meaning of Infanticide The murder of an infant soon after its birth. The charge of infanticide can only be laid against the mother as anyone else charged with the killing would be charged with […]

  • Disclosure

    Disclosure

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Disclosure Meaning of Disclosure The act of making known, of revealing. Revelation. That which is disclosed or revealed. The term has acquired special meaning in statutes designed to protect consumers […]

  • Disclosure

    Disclosure

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Disclosure Meaning of Disclosure The act of making known, of revealing. Revelation. That which is disclosed or revealed. The term has acquired special meaning in statutes designed to protect consumers […]

  • Gender

    Legal Definition of Gender Meaning of Gender Sexual identity as male or female. Related Entries of Gender in the Encyclopedia of Law Project Browse or run a search for Gender in the American […]

  • Gender

    Legal Definition of Gender Meaning of Gender Sexual identity as male or female. Related Entries of Gender in the Encyclopedia of Law Project Browse or run a search for Gender in the American […]

  • Barrister

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Barrister Meaning of Barrister In England, the legal profession is divided into two categories; barristers and solicitors. Barristers are those who have been called to the bar by one of the Four Inns, […]

  • Barrister

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Barrister Meaning of Barrister In England, the legal profession is divided into two categories; barristers and solicitors. Barristers are those who have been called to the bar by one of the Four Inns, […]

  • Counsel

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Counsel Meaning of Counsel A person authorized by law to practice law. Also, advice , encouragement. Counsel Alternative Definition The counsellors who […]

  • Counsel

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Counsel Meaning of Counsel A person authorized by law to practice law. Also, advice , encouragement. Counsel Alternative Definition The counsellors who […]

  • Exogamy

    A marriage partner selection rule requiring that marriage be with someone outside of a defined social group such as one’s nuclear family. Selection is usually further restricted by endogamy rules….

  • Descent

    In real property law, the taking of real estate by inheritance , that is, as heir of the former owner . The passing of title in realty from a person dying intestate to someone related to him by consanguinity . In Re Copeland’s estate , 179 A.2d 475, 123 Vt. 32. Takes […]