Difference between revisions of "Terminology"

;Waive:In law, to give up a right or entitlement; or, to give up the opportunity to assert a right or enforce an entitlement.

;Waste:In law, intentionally or unintentionally allowing the value of a piece of property to diminish through carelessness, neglect or purposeful harm.

;Will:A legal document in which a person sets out how he wishes his or her property to be disposed of after death. There are certain legal requirements which must be met for a will to be valid. In the absence of a valid will, a person’s property will generally be dealt with according to the provisions of the Estate Administration Act. See “Estate,” “Executor,” "Heir," "Intestate" and “Testator.”

;Without Prejudice:A phrase meaning that the content of a statement or a proceeding will have no future legal impact on either party and cannot subsequently be used in a legal proceeding involving the parties. When these words appear on a letter, it is meant to indicate that the content of the letter may not be used in court or referred to in legal proceedings, except under certain circumstances.  

;Witness:A person giving oral evidence to a court about things that he or she has personal knowledge of, on oath or affirmation as to the truth of the evidence given. See “Affirmation,” “Evidence” and “Oath.”

;Wrongful Act:See "Unlawful."