Legal Terms Starting with I
Immunity
Legal protection from prosecution, lawsuit, or liability, granted by law or agreement in exchange for testimony or cooperation.
Criminal LawImpeachment
The process of challenging a witness's credibility or charging a public official with misconduct in office.
Evidence LawImplied Contract
An agreement inferred from conduct or circumstances rather than expressed in words or writing.
Contract LawInadmissible Evidence
Evidence that cannot be presented in court due to legal rules, relevance, or constitutional protections.
Evidence LawIncapacity
Legal inability to make decisions or perform actions due to mental or physical impairment.
Estate PlanningIndemnity
A contractual obligation to compensate another for loss or damage, often used in insurance and business agreements.
Contract LawIndictment
A formal written accusation by a grand jury charging a person with a serious crime.
Criminal ProcedureInfringement
Violation of another's legal rights, particularly in intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, or trademarks.
Intellectual PropertyInheritance
Property, assets, or rights received from a deceased person's estate through will or intestacy laws.
Estate PlanningInjunction
A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts to prevent harm or preserve rights.
Civil ProcedureInsanity Defense
A criminal defense claiming the defendant lacked mental capacity to understand wrongfulness or control their conduct.
Criminal LawIntellectual Property
Creations of the mind protected by law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Intellectual PropertyIntent
The mental state or purpose behind an action, crucial in determining criminal culpability and contract formation.
General Legal TermsInterrogatories
Written questions submitted to an opposing party during discovery that must be answered under oath.
Civil ProcedureIntestate
Dying without a valid will, resulting in estate distribution according to state intestacy laws.
Estate PlanningInvasion of Privacy
Unauthorized intrusion into an individual's personal life, information, or seclusion causing harm or embarrassment.
Tort LawIrrevocable Trust
A trust that cannot be modified or terminated by the grantor after creation without beneficiary consent.
Estate PlanningJoint Tenancy
Property ownership by two or more people with equal shares and right of survivorship upon death.
Property LawImpartial Jury
A constitutional right to a jury free from bias or prejudice who will decide a case based solely on evidence.
Constitutional LawIn Camera
Latin term meaning "in chambers" - a private proceeding or review conducted by a judge outside public view.
Court Procedure