A property ownership status with no legal disputes over ownership.

Financial obligations or expenses recognized but not yet paid.

The physical act of committing a crime.

A formal legal judgment or decision.

Acquiring ownership of land by occupying it for a certain period.

A sworn statement detailing an individual's financial circumstances, often used in divorce cases.

Circumstances that increase the severity of an offence.

A legal firm structure allowing non lawyers to have ownership.

A higher court that reviews lower court decisions.

The formal reading of criminal charges to a defendant.

A trust designed to protect assets from creditors or legal claims.

A defence in tort law where a person knowingly takes a risk.

The standard of proof in civil cases.

A court-imposed restriction limiting a bankrupt individual's financial activities.

A legal term for repeated, groundless lawsuits.

A person's right to benefit from an asset or trust.

A gift of personal property in a will.

Failing to meet a legal obligation.

Insurance covering financial losses due to unforeseen business disruptions.

An illegal agreement between businesses to control markets.

A legal claim over an asset, often used as loan security.

A court order determining child custody arrangements.

A government agency responsible for assessing and enforcing child maintenance payments.

A lawsuit filed by multiple people with a common grievance.

When multiple employees are dismissed due to business restructuring or closure.

A court-ordered process forcing a company to close and sell its assets to repay creditors.

A legal remedy where property is held on behalf of another due to unfair circumstances.

A situation where a company cannot pay its debts as they fall due.

A legal ruling determining parental rights and responsibilities for a child.

The final court order in a divorce.

A property interest that can be voided under certain conditions.

Treating someone unfairly due to characteristics such as age, gender, or race.

Legal responsibilities of company directors.

The principle that courts follow previous rulings.

Unlawful pressure or threats forcing someone to act.

A minor gaining legal independence from parents.

Unauthorised use of another's land.

A legal principle used to fairly divide assets in divorce proceedings.

A principle preventing someone from contradicting previous actions.

Being cleared of legal responsibility.

A UK initiative helping families resolve disputes outside of court.

A legal duty of trust and confidence.

An employment contract lasting for a specified period or until a task is completed.

Losing rights or property due to a legal breach.

A court order preventing a person from disposing of assets during legal proceedings.

A legal document granting broad decision-making powers to another person.

An assessment of the value of a company's reputation and customer relationships.

When a tenant continues occupying a property after a lease expires without renewal.

A witness whose testimony contradicts expectations.

Legal protection from prosecution.

Agreement to the terms of an offer, forming a legally binding contract.

A formal decision that someone is not guilty of a criminal charge.

When a specific gift in a will is no longer available when the testator dies.

A person appointed to manage an estate if there is no will.

A sworn written statement used as evidence in court.

A legal relationship where one person acts on behalf of another.

Evidence proving a defendant was elsewhere when a crime occurred.

A legal ruling that a marriage was invalid from the start.

An individual legally assigned to care for a minor or incapacitated person.

A document outlining a company's internal governance rules and management structure.

The legal transfer of rights and obligations from one party to another in a contract.

A court officer who enforces judgments and removes property.

A court ruling declaring a person bankrupt.

A trust where the beneficiary has an immediate and absolute right to assets.

Unregistered shares where the holder is the legal owner.

The true ownership of an asset, even if it is legally registered under another name.

Latin for "in good faith" meaning genuine or honest.

An act causing public disturbance or disorder.

A person's legal ability to enter into a contract.

An ancient obligation to pay for church repairs.

Moveable personal property, not including land.

An assessment by a professional to determine the best living arrangement for a child.

A legally recognised relationship between two people.

Forcing someone to act under threat or pressure.

A type of property ownership without leasehold restrictions.

A contract provision that prohibits the disclosure of private or business-sensitive information.

A potential legal or financial obligation that may arise depending on future events.

A binding promise in a contract, often relating to property or business obligations.

The process of collecting unpaid debts through legal or administrative means.

A formal written document, often related to property.

A legal action to recover wrongfully retained property.

Money borrowed from or lent to a company director by their business.

A formal request to dissolve a marriage.

A legal concept where a minor's (child's) domicile follows that of their parents or guardian.

When one party is pressured into signing a contract against their free will.

UK legislation outlining employee rights, including unfair dismissal and redundancy.

A formal legal commitment to comply with regulatory requirements or correct a violation.

Legal principles based on fairness.

A legal principle preventing someone from denying statements they previously made.

Unlawful restriction of someone's freedom.

A legal claim challenging a will on the basis of inadequate inheritance provision.

A court process encouraging settlement in financial disputes related to divorce.

A contract term excusing performance due to unforeseen events like natural disasters.

A legal contract allowing one party to operate a business under another's brand.

Seizing wages or assets to pay a debt.

The intangible value of a business.

A legal document authorizing an executor to manage a deceased person's estate.

A handwritten, unwitnessed will.

An asset that cannot be easily sold or converted into cash.

Contract terms not expressly stated but legally inferred.