Dictionary of Law
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theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery
grand larceny :: n. the crime of theft of another's property (inclu ... f the loot. See also: larceny theft
larceny :: n. the crime of taking the goods of another person ... : grand larceny petty larceny theft
petty larceny :: n. a term used in many states for theft of a small ... emeanor in charging and sentencing.
misappropriation :: n. the intentional, illegal use of the property or ... mbezzlement fiduciary larceny theft
grand theft :: n. See also: grand larceny ... n. See also: grand larceny
fiduciary relationship :: n. where one person places complete confidence in ... handling. See also: fiduciary trust
fiduciary :: 1) n. from the Latin fiducia, meaning "trust," a p ... lation fiduciary relationship trust
embezzlement :: n. the crime of stealing the funds or property of ... in trust. See also: embezzler theft
corporate opportunity :: n. a business opportunity which becomes known to a ... ative action fiduciary relationship
lesser-included offense :: n. in criminal law, a crime which is proved by the ... g jail time. See also: plea bargain
indictable offense :: n. a crime (offense) for which a Grand Jury rules ... o commit them. See also: indictment
insurance :: n. a contract (insurance policy) in which the insu ... t clause Workers' Compensation Acts
manslaughter :: n. the unlawful killing of another person without ... laughter. See also: homicide murder
misdemeanor :: n. a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or coun ... tion are felonies. See also: felony
motive :: n. in criminal investigation the probable reason a ... is not necessary to prove a crime.
pilferage :: n. a crime of theft of little things, usually from ... ipments or baggage. See also: theft
robbery :: n. 1) the direct taking of property (including mon ... We've been robbed." See also: theft
wiretap :: n. using an electronic device to listen in on tele ... invasion of privacy probable cause
tort :: n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrong ... nce slander trespass wrongful death
swindle :: v. to cheat through trick, device, false statement ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
self-defense :: n. the use of reasonable force to protect oneself ... ndalism. See also: assault homicide
false pretenses :: n. the crime of knowingly making untrue statements ... orm of theft. See also: fraud theft
admission to bail :: n. an order of a court in a criminal case allowing ... lient. See also: bail bail bondsman
prudent man rule :: n. the requirement that a trustee, investment mana ... (1994). See also: fiduciary trustee
confidential relation :: n. a relationship in which one person has confiden ... remely obvious. See also: fiduciary
broker :: n. in general, a person who arranges contracts bet ... security ("hocked") at high rates.
white collar crime :: n. a generic term for crimes involving commercial ... committed by "blue collar" workers.
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
embezzler :: n. a person who commits the crime of embezzlement ... r property of an employer or trust.
disbar :: v. to remove an attorney from the list of practici ... legal ethics. (See moral turpitude
conversion :: n. a civil wrong (tort) in which one converts anot ... the crime of theft. See also: theft
confiscate :: v. to take one's goods or property without legal r ... affic. See also: condemnation theft
burglary :: n. the crime of breaking and entering into a struc ... le. See also: breaking and entering
extortion :: n. obtaining money or property by threat to a vict ... . See also: blackmail robbery theft