An impairment or mental or physical deficiency which makes one unable to participate in court proceedings or to form a legally binding agreement. A person who lacks capacity does not possess the ability to make rational decisions. The condition may be temporary or permanent. Also see legally competent. … [Read more...] about LEGALLY INCAPACITATED
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LEGES
Lat. Laws. At Rome, the leges (the decrees of the people in a strict sense) were laws which were proposed by a magistrate presiding in the senate, and adopted by the Roman people in the cornitia centuriata Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about LEGES
LEGALLY LIABLE
Liable or responsible under the law. … [Read more...] about LEGALLY LIABLE
LEGES POSTERIORES PRIORES CONTRARIAS ABROGANT
Latin, meaning Subsequent laws repeal prior conflicting ones. … [Read more...] about LEGES POSTERIORES PRIORES CONTRARIAS ABROGANT
LEGALLY SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
Evidence that is accurate, admissible in court and sufficient to support a decision or verdict. … [Read more...] about LEGALLY SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE