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Completely; wholly; without qualification; without reference or relation to, or dependence upon, any other person, thing, or event. … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTELY

A brief account of all the deeds upon which the title to an estate rests. It provides a history for a parcel of land that lists ownership transfers as well as liabilities that may have bee attached to the property, such as a mortgage. See Brief of Title. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A condensed history of the title to land, consisting of a synopsis or summary … [Read more...] about ABSTRACT OF TITLE

A definite sentence whereby a man accused of any crime is acquitted. In the civil law. A sentence whereby a party accused is declared innocent of the crime laid to his charge. In eanon law. A juridical act whereby the clergy declare that the sins of such as are penitent are remitted. In French, law. The dismissal of an accusation. The term "acquitment" is employed when the … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTION

This is a shorter version of a living trust. It does not contain details of who the beneficiaries are or the contents of the trust. An abstract of trust may be provided to a financial institution to prove the establishment of a valid living trust while keeping private important details. Also known as a certification of trust. … [Read more...] about ABSTRACT OF TRUST

Any system of government, be it a monarchy or democracy, in which one or more persons, or a class, govern absolutely, and at pleasure, without check or restraint from any law, constitutional device, or co ordinate body. … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTISM