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protest :: legal definition


Protest - 1) v. to complain in some public way about any act already done or about to be done, such as adoption of a regulation by a county board, sending troops overseas, or use of the death penalty. 2) v. to dispute the amount of property taxes, the assessed evaluation of property for tax purposes or an import duty. 3) n. a written demand for payment of the amount owed on a promissory note which has not been paid when due or a check which has been dishonored (not paid by the bank).


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ad valorem :: adj. Latin for "based on value," which applies to ... per parcel. See also: property tax
assess :: v. to set a value on property, usually for the pur ... e place upon sale of real property.
bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy
basis :: n. the original cost of an asset to be used to det ... ssistance. See also: adjusted basis
capital gains :: n. the difference between the sales price and the ... so: basis delayed exchange exchange
deed of trust :: n. a document which pledges real property to secur ... : foreclosure mortgage reconveyance
double taxation :: n. taxation of the same property for the same purp ... it is not discriminatory or unfair.
foreclosure :: n. the system by which a party who has loaned mone ... ced sale mortgage notice of default
impound :: v. 1) to collect funds, in addition to installment ... cases. See also: forfeit forfeiture
joint tenancy :: n. a crucial relationship in the ownership of real ... ty property tenancy in common title
just compensation :: n. 1) in general a fair and reasonable amount of m ... ation make one whole quantum meruit
lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer
levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution
lien :: n. any official claim or charge against property o ... ord's lien mechanic's lien mortgage
marital deduction :: n. an estate tax deduction allowed a surviving spo ... community property estate tax trust
option :: n. a right to purchase property or require another ... ng or upon expiration of the lease.
pro rata :: (proh rat-ah or proh ray-tah) adj. from Latin for ... e year in which he/she holds title.
property tax :: n. an annual governmental tax on real property or ... are made. See also: ad valorem tax
tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax
title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance

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Other Law Terms - P

paid into court :: adj. referring to money deposited with the clerk o ... differences. See also: interpleader
pain and suffering :: n. the physical and mental distress suffered from ... l damages special damages suffering
palimony :: n. a substitute for alimony in cases in which the ... the relationship. See also: alimony
pander :: 1) v. to solicit customers for a prostitute. 2) n. ... ons or favors. See also: prostitute
panderer :: n. 1) a person who panders or solicits for a prost ... special interests. See also: pander
panel :: n. the list of people selected to appear for jury ... or jury duty. See also: jury venire
paper hanger :: n. slang for a person who criminally writes and ca ... ey in them. See also: forgery fraud
par :: n. 1) an equal level. 2) the face value of a stock ... common stock preferred stock stock
paralegal :: n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiri ... h less than that for the attorneys.
paramount title :: n. a right to real property which prevails over an ... n's claim of title. See also: title
parcel :: n. a defined piece of real estate, usually resulti ... See also: real estate real property
pardon :: 1) v. to use the executive power of a Governor or ... also: amnesty commutation reprieve
parens patriae :: (paa-rens pat-tree-eye) n. Latin for "father of hi ... pport custody divorce guardian ward
parent :: n. the lawful and natural father or mother of a pe ... natural parent. See also: adoption
parental neglect :: n. a crime consisting of acts or omissions of a pa ... usive or sexually predatory person.
pari delicto :: adj. equal fault. See also: in pari delicto ... al fault. See also: in pari delicto
parish :: n. 1) a geographic area served by a church (partic ... overnmental equivalent of a county.
parody :: n. the humorous use of an existing song, play, or ... l significance. See also: copyright
parol :: adj. oral. See also: parol evidence rule ... oral. See also: parol evidence rule
parol evidence rule :: n. if there is evidence in writing (such as a sign ... or contradict the written document.