Without. Occurs in phrases taken from the Latin; such as the following: … [Read more...] about ABSQUE
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ABUSE OF DISCRETION
An inappropriate decision made by a trial court that is not consistent with the facts of the case, established law or legal precedent. In essence, it is judicial discretion that would seem arbitrary and contrary to logic, established law and legal precedent. … [Read more...] about ABUSE OF DISCRETION
ABSENTEE LANDLORD
An owner of real estate who leaves the premises vacant. While there may be no tenant and the property is empty, they have not abandoned the property. … [Read more...] about ABSENTEE LANDLORD
ABSQUE ALIQUO INDE BEDENDO
(Without rendering anything therefrom.) A grant from the crown reserving no rent. 2 Rolle, Abr. 502. … [Read more...] about ABSQUE ALIQUO INDE BEDENDO
ABUSE OF POWER
A misuse of power by someone in a position of authority who can use the leverage they have to oppress persons in an inferior position or to induce them to commit a wrongful act. … [Read more...] about ABUSE OF POWER