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Affidavit
A written sworn statement of fact made voluntarily which can be used in Court. The word is Medieval Latin which means that he/she has declared upon oath. Legal dictionary
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Libel
To publish in print (including pictures), writing or broadcast through radio, television or film, a lie about another which will do harm to that person or his/her reputation, by bringing the person targeted into ridicule, hatred, scorn or contempt of others. It is a civil wrong and exposes the party that publishes the lie to be sued for damages by the person that can prove the statement about him/her was a lie. Publication need only to be made to one person, but it must be a statement that claims to be fact, and is not clearly identified as an opinion. Although it is sometimes said that the person that makes the statement must have been intentional and malicious, in reality it need only be obvious that the statement would do harm and is untrue. Proof of malice entitles the injured party to sue for general damages for damage to reputation, while an inadvertent libel limits the damages to actual harm called special damages. Legal dictionary
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Actus reus
Also known as the external element or the objective element of a crime. It is the Latin term for a guilty act which, when proved beyond a reasonable doubt in combination with the mens rea, produces criminal liability. Legal dictionary
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Course of business
Activities that are normal and necessary for running a business, as opposed to out of the ordinary activities. Legal dictionary
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Double taxation treaty
An agreement between two countries to prevent taxpayers being liable for tax on the same money under both tax systems. Legal dictionary
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Res ipsa loquitur
Latin phrase meaning ‘the facts speak for themselves’. It is a doctrine that infers negligence from the very nature of an accident or other outcomes, even without any direct evidence as to how the defendant behaved. Usually, in accident cases, it is necessary to prove the elements of negligence, namely, the duty of care, breach of that duty, causation and injury. Where res ipsa loquitur applies, the duty of care, breach and causation are inferred. Legal dictionary
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Pre-emption
To set up a prior claim, or the right to gain an advantage before anyone else. Legal dictionary
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Paralegal
A person who is not a qualified or licensed lawyer but has some knowledge that enables such person to assist lawyers in a number of tasks. A paralegal usually acts as an enhancement of a lawyer performing specifically delegated legal work for which a lawyer is ultimately responsible. In order to become a paralegal, it is generally necessary to go through a training and/or take some classes in law. In most jurisdictions, paralegals are not allowed to provide legal services directly to the public on their own and must work under an attorney or law firm. Questions & Answers
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An employer holds the passport of an employee after accepting his resignation
Q: Can someone here help me, please! My brother is in Dubai and finished his 2yr contract. He doesn`t want to renew anymore so he decided to submit his resignation and stop working. His employer agreed, however, they refused to give him his passport. They also told him that once he gets his passport, he will be arrested as they filed a case against him. In line with this, may I ask anyone`s kind assistance in this matter? My brother needs to work as he doesn`t have a visa and he doesn`t want to return to his old company. Also, I would like to ask if he is entitled to gratuity even if he finished his 2yr contract only? Many thanks in advance! Questions & Answers
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A tenant refuses to pay the outstanding dues or evict the property
Q: This is specifically related to Ras Al Khaimah. The tenant refuses to pay the rent, has not registered or renewed the expired tenancy, has bounced cheques issued for the annual maintenance charges and refuses to move out. What can be done, please? Legal blog
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طبيعة حالات الطعن بالتعقيب
يقتضي الفصل 175 من مجلة المرافعات المدنية والتجارية التونسية:" يمكن الطعن بالتعقيب في الأحكام النهائية الدرجة وذلك في خصوص الحالات الآتية:..." وقد عدد المشرع سبع حالات يجمع الفقهاء على اندراج جميعها في مفهوم خرق القانون، ولكن أثير التساؤل عن طبيعتها، فهل جاءت على سبيل الذكر أم وردت على وجه الحصر؟ Questions & Answers
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What to do if the grocery asks you to pay penalty for item you forgot to pay for?
Q: I drank a soft drink of 3 dirhams from a grocery shop and forgot to pay at that time. And after going 5 times and shopping with them, I had also forgotten that. Now, while shopping the sixth time, they informed me that it was in their CCTV footage so I said ok, take it now but instead of that, they forced me to pay a penalty of 500 dirhams. Legal dictionary
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Chattel
Moveable or personal property that is capable of being owned, or any property that is not land. Questions & Answers
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Splitting joint property and choosing the law in a couple divorce from different religions
Q: My friend is a Hindu and is looking to divorce her husband who is a Muslim. Will the Sharia Law apply in this case? They have been separated for 2 years. They have a house together with a 50-50 share. Will she get any alimony? She is at fault because she sent inappropriate texts to someone and her husband found out. Could you please advise? Legal dictionary
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Conveyance
The transfer of property rights in land from one person to another or an instrument used to transfer title to property. Legal dictionary
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