Legal Terms Starting with E
Easement
A legal right to use another person's property for a specific purpose, such as access or utility lines.
Property LawEmbezzlement
The fraudulent taking of property or money by someone entrusted with its possession or management.
Criminal LawEminent Domain
The government's power to take private property for public use with payment of just compensation to the owner.
Constitutional LawEmployee
A person hired to work for another under their direction and control in exchange for compensation.
Employment LawEncumbrance
A claim, lien, or liability attached to property that may affect its transfer or decrease its value.
Real EstateEnjoin
To prohibit or require someone to do something through a court order or injunction.
Civil ProcedureEqual Protection
Constitutional guarantee that government must treat similarly situated individuals in a similar manner without discrimination.
Constitutional LawEquity
A system of law based on fairness and justice principles, providing remedies when legal remedies are inadequate.
Legal SystemsEscrow
Property or funds held by a neutral third party until specified conditions are met in a transaction.
Real EstateEstate
All property and assets owned by a person, particularly referring to assets left after death.
Estate PlanningEstoppel
A legal principle preventing someone from asserting a claim inconsistent with their previous statements or actions.
Civil LawEvidence
Information presented in court to prove or disprove facts, including testimony, documents, and physical objects.
Evidence LawExclusionary Rule
A rule preventing illegally obtained evidence from being used in criminal prosecutions to deter unlawful police conduct.
Criminal ProcedureExecutor
A person appointed in a will to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets according to the testator's wishes.
Estate PlanningExempt Property
Assets protected from creditors or bankruptcy seizure under federal or state law, such as homesteads or tools of trade.
Bankruptcy LawExpert Witness
A witness with specialized knowledge, training, or experience who provides professional opinions to assist the court.
Trial PracticeExpress Contract
An agreement where terms are explicitly stated orally or in writing by the parties at the time of formation.
Contract LawExtradition
The legal process of transferring a person accused or convicted of a crime from one jurisdiction to another for prosecution or punishment.
Criminal LawEmancipation
Legal process freeing a minor from parental control and granting adult legal rights and responsibilities.
Family LawEmployment at Will
A doctrine allowing either employer or employee to terminate employment at any time without cause, subject to legal exceptions.
Employment Law