• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Ask a Legal Question
  • Submit Article
  • Law Dictionary
  • My Account
  • Help
  • Contact Us
  • Support
  • Site Search
Law Dictionary Logo

The Law Dictionary

Law Dictionary

  • Home
  • Law Forum
  • Law Guide
  • Law Journal
  • Legal Forms & Files
  • Inbox
  • Alerts

I

IMMOVABLES

by Law Professor

In the civil law. Property which, from its nature, destination, or the object to which it is applied, cannot move Itself, or be removed. Immovable things are, in general, such as cannot either move themselves or be removed from one place to another. But this definition, strictly speaking, is applicable only to such things as are immovable by their own nature, and not to such as … [Read more...] about IMMOVABLES

IMPARTIAL

by Law Professor

Unbiased. Fair and without arbitrary favoritism towards either side. Without prejudice. … [Read more...] about IMPARTIAL

IMPERFECT

by Law Professor

As used in various legal compound terms, this word means defective or incomplete; wanting in some legal or formal requisite; wanting in legal sanction or effectiveness; as in speaking of Imperfect "obligations," "ownership," "rights," "title," "usufruct," or "war." See those nouns. Imperii majestas est tutelss sains. Co. Litt 64. The majesty of the empire is the safety of its … [Read more...] about IMPERFECT

IMMUNITY

by Law Professor

An exemption from serving in an office, or performing duties which the law generally requires other citizens to perform. … [Read more...] about IMMUNITY

IMPARTIAL JURY

by Law Professor

A jury that is unbiased, lacks prejudice and will deliver a fair verdict or decision. … [Read more...] about IMPARTIAL JURY

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Law Dictionary & Guide App

Law App

Law App

Pro Law App

Pro Law App


  Over 2,000 Five Star Ratings

  •   Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
  •   Free: 14,000+ legal terms, Pro: 23,000+
  •   Law Guide & Law Journal
  •   Ask Questions & Get Answers
  •   Law Library & Lawyer Directory
  • Footer

    • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy
    • Legal Terms
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • © 1995 – 2016 TheLaw.com LLC
    Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.

    Copyright © 2026 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in