legal instrument
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1. (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | document, papers, written document, |
definition | : | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | articles of incorporation, |
definition | : | a legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state by the founders of a corporation and is governed by the laws of the state (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | negotiable instrument, |
definition | : | an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | passport, |
definition | : | a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | ship's papers, |
definition | : | official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo, etc. (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | manifest, |
definition | : | a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | debenture, |
definition | : | a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | power of attorney, |
definition | : | a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | letters of administration, |
definition | : | legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor has been named (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | letters testamentary, |
definition | : | a legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your appointment as executor of a will and empowering you to discharge those responsibilities (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | work papers, work permit, working papers, |
definition | : | a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | act, enactment, |
definition | : | a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | law, |
definition | : | legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | bill, measure, |
definition | : | a statute in draft before it becomes law (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | brief, legal brief, |
definition | : | a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | testament, will, |
definition | : | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | living will, |
definition | : | a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | deed, deed of conveyance, title, |
definition | : | a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | assignment, |
definition | : | the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | deed of trust, trust deed, |
definition | : | a written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an obligation such as a mortgage or promissory note (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | conveyance, |
definition | : | document effecting a property transfer (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | licence, license, permit, |
definition | : | a legal document giving official permission to do something (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | letters patent, patent, |
definition | : | an official document granting a right or privilege (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | acquittance, release, |
definition | : | a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | judicial writ, writ, |
definition | : | (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | affidavit, |
definition | : | written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | written agreement, |
definition | : | a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | bill of indictment, indictment, |
definition | : | a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | impeachment, |
definition | : | a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | arraignment, |
definition | : | a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | certificate, security, |
definition | : | a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends (noun.possession) |
domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
derivation | : | instrument, |
definition | : | address a legal document to (verb.communication) |
derivation | : | instrument, |
definition | : | address a legal document to (verb.communication) |
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