Legal Dictionary of Terms and Jargon Explained.

To use this Legal Dictionary simply click on a word to get an explanation of the term. Short, concise legal jargon explained clearly and to the point. Examples are used where appropriate. Listed are legal terms, jargon and words which have legal meaning and or are used in law. UK Legal Documents

 

Disciplinary procedure

A disciplinary procedure for a company detailing differing levels of disciplinary action.

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District judges

Legal :- Formerly known as County Court Registrars, district judges sit in the county courts or district registries in a specific region. Much of the work of district judges is in chambers, and they have the power to try actions in a county court below a specified financial limit which is reviewed from time to time. Cases above that limit are generally heard by a circuit judge. District judges also act as arbitrators in the county courts, hear matrimonial cases and deal with nearly all the preliminary stages in civil and family proceedings and pre-trial reviews. Some also determine cases involving children.

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Divisional Court

As well as having an original jurisdiction of their own, all three divisions of the High Court have appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from lower Courts and tribunals. The Divisional Court of the Chancery Division deals with appeals in bankruptcy matters from the County Court. The Divisional Court of the Queen's Bench Division deals largely with certain appeals on points of law from many Courts. The Divisional Court of the Family Division deals largely with appeals from Magistrates Courts in matrimonial matters a 'next friend' or 'guardian ad litem'.

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Doli incapax

A legal Latin term used in the UK legal system to mean "incapable of crime".

Domain name sales agreement

For use when selling a website domain name to another person or business.

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Dominium

A legal Latin term used in the UK legal system to mean "ownership".

Dubitante

A legal Latin term used in the UK legal system to mean "doubting the correctness of the decision".

Easement

This is a legal right concerning a property where it is not owned by the person with the right, e.g. a right of way or a right to light.

Ei incumbit probatio qui

A legal Latin term used in the UK legal system to mean "the onus of proving a fact rests upon the man".

Employment contracts

Contract of employment suitable for a permanent member of staff or temp.

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