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An embassy; a diplomatic minister and his suite; the persons commissioned by one government to exercise diplomatic functions at the court of another, including the minister, secretaries, attaches, interpreters, etc., are collectively styled the "legation" of their government. The word also denotes the official residence of a foreign minister … [Read more...] about LEGATION

A person's children or descendents who are recognized as such under the law. … [Read more...] about LEGAL ISSUE

A right or a privilege that can be asserted in court and which will be upheld in a court of law. … [Read more...] about LEGAL RIGHT

When a case is at trial and the outcome of the case is in jeopardy and subject to an unbiased decision which has not been predetermined. A legal case where a jury is fixed, biased and will make a decision that is arbitrary means that jeopardy may not have attached. For example, if jurors are bribed to render a not guilty verdict, the freedom of a criminal defendant who is at … [Read more...] about LEGAL JEOPARDY

A secretary who has expertise with legal matters and course of business. … [Read more...] about LEGAL SECRETARY