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Law and Regulation - Legal Documents & Civil Matters

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affidavit
affidavit
[noun]

a written statement affirmed by oath that can be used as evidence in court

Ex: She signed an affidavit, swearing under oath to tell the truth in her statement to the court. 
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record
record
[noun]

official information that indicates a person has committed a crime

Ex: His criminal record included several convictions for theft and assault. 
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article
article
[noun]

a paragraph or clause in a legal agreement or document that is separate from others and deals with something particular

Ex: The contract was voided because Article 4 was violated. 
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agreement
agreement
[noun]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: They signed a rental agreement before moving into the apartment. 
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bond
bond
[noun]

(law) an amount of money paid to temporarily release a person from prison until their trial

Ex: The judge set the bail bond at $10,000 for the defendant's release from custody. 
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birth certificate

an official document that records the date, place, and parentage of a person's birth

Ex: He showed his birth certificate to apply for a passport. 
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marriage certificate

an official document that proves two people are legally married

Ex: They received their marriage certificate after the wedding. 
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death certificate

an official document that states a person has died and the cause of death

Ex: The family received the death certificate. 
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contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale. 
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contractual
contractual
[Adjective]

related to agreements or arrangements that are legally binding between parties

Ex: The contractual terms outline the obligations and rights of each party. 
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declaration

a signed written statement giving information or affirming that something is true, especially for legal or official purposes

Ex: Emma signed a declaration confirming that the information she had provided was accurate. 
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decree
decree
[noun]

an official order or authoritative decision issued by a ruler, government, or other authority

Ex: The king issued a decree requiring the gates to close at sunset. 
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document
document
[noun]

a written record that establishes ownership, rights, or obligations

Ex: The deed is a document proving property ownership. 
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identity card

any official card that shows someone's name, birth date, photograph, etc., proving who they are

Ex: She showed her identity card at the airport. 
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lease
lease
[noun]

an agreement in which we agree to pay rent to use someone else's house, room, etc.

Ex: I'm unsure about the lease's terms regarding noise after 10 pm 
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memorandum

a document outlining the terms of understanding or agreement between parties, often used in legal or business contexts

Ex: The team drafted a memorandum to outline the new project guidelines. 
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passport
passport
[noun]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: Don't forget to bring your passport when you travel abroad. 
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settlement

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

Ex: The two companies reached a settlement that resolved the patent infringement lawsuit. 
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statement
statement
[noun]

a fact or claim given as proof that something is true

Ex: The witness gave a statement to the police. 
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title
title
[noun]

a legal paper that shows and transfers ownership of property

Ex: The title to the house was officially transferred after the closing meeting. 
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to adopt
to adopt
[Verb]

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

Ex: The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love. 
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custody
custody
[noun]

the legal right and responsibility to care for a child and make decisions concerning them

Ex: The court awarded custody of the children to their mother. 
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divorce
divorce
[noun]

the legal ending of a marriage

Ex: Their divorce was finalized last month. 
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marriage
marriage
[noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: Counseling and communication are essential for a successful marriage. 
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