Legal Glossary

noun a person or thing that carries or holds something

adjective relating to someone or something that carries or holds

• The bearer of the document must present it at the reception desk.
• Could you be the bearer of good news and tell me what happened?
• I heard she's the bearer of some juicy gossip.
• Love is the bearer of all emotions, good and bad.

noun a person or group who receives benefits, profits, or advantages

adjective relating to or receiving benefits or advantages

• The beneficiary of the trust fund is entitled to receive monthly payments.
• My sister is the beneficiary of our grandmother's will.
• I heard that Jake is the beneficiary of his rich uncle's estate.
• As a mentor, I consider myself a beneficiary of the knowledge passed down to me.

noun A civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony that is legally recognized, typically used for weddings or other official events.

• The couple opted for a civil ceremony at the courthouse to legalize their marriage.
• They decided to have a simple civil ceremony at city hall.
• They went and got hitched in a quick civil ceremony.
• The signing of the contract marked the official start of their partnership, like a civil ceremony.

noun the action of discharging a gun or other weapon

verb to fire a gun or release a weapon

• The hospital will not discharge the patient until they are stable.
• They're going to discharge me from the hospital tomorrow.
• I got discharged from the army last month.
• The company decided to discharge several employees due to budget cuts.

noun a financial arrangement where a third party holds and regulates payment of funds for two parties involved in a transaction

• The funds will be held in escrow until all conditions of the contract are met.
• I'll put the money in escrow until you deliver the goods.
• Let's put the cash in escrow so we both know we're serious.
• She held her emotions in escrow, waiting for the right moment to reveal them.

noun the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state; a system or organization that exercises authority over a community

• The government is implementing new policies to address the issue of climate change.
• The government is cracking down on tax evasion.
• The government is all about making that money.
• The government's reach is like a giant octopus with its many tentacles in different sectors.

noun a piece of land owned or held by someone

adjective relating to the ownership or holding of land

• The landholding was passed down through generations within the family.
• His landholding is pretty impressive, he owns acres of land.
• I heard she's got a massive landholding out in the countryside.
• In the business world, having a strong landholding can be compared to having a solid foundation for success.

noun A person who owns and leases land, buildings, or dwelling units to others

• The landlord requested that the tenants pay their rent on time.
• My landlord is pretty chill about letting me have pets in the apartment.
• I can't believe my landlord is hiking up the rent again, it's so unfair.
• In life, we are all tenants and the universe is our landlord, providing us with opportunities and challenges.

noun a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant

• The lessee is responsible for maintaining the property according to the lease agreement.
• The lessee needs to make sure they take good care of the rental property.
• The lessee better not trash the place or they'll lose their security deposit.
• As the lessee of your own life, you have the power to make decisions that shape your future.

noun a written document that promises to pay a specific amount of money to a designated person or entity

• A negotiable instrument is a document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time.
• I need you to sign this negotiable instrument before I can release the funds.
• Make sure you have that negotiable thingy signed before you try to cash it.
• Trust is like a negotiable instrument - once it's broken, it's hard to restore its value.

noun a person who takes part in an activity with another or others

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• The company is looking for a new business partner to expand their operations.
• I'm meeting my study partner at the library later to work on our project.
• My workout partner and I always push each other to go harder at the gym.
• In a successful team, each member is like a puzzle piece that fits perfectly with their partner.

noun a type of property that includes land and any permanent structures attached to it

adjective describing the type of property as being tangible and immovable

• Real property refers to land and any structures attached to it, such as buildings or houses.
• I just bought a piece of real property out in the countryside.
• My aunt inherited some prime real property in the city.
• In literature, the mansion often symbolizes real property and wealth.

noun a valuable discovery or find, especially of something that was not previously known or recognized

• The archaeologists discovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts buried beneath the ruins.
• I can't believe we found a treasure trove of old comic books in the attic!
• Dude, I scored a treasure trove of vintage vinyl records at the flea market.
• The library is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored.

noun a person, especially a child, who is under the care and protection of a legal guardian

verb to guard or protect

• The patient was transferred to the surgical ward for further observation.
• I heard they moved him to the pediatric ward for the night.
• Let's sneak into the maternity ward and see the newborn babies.
• She built a mental ward around herself to protect her emotions.