Legal Terms
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Quaeitur is the Latin term for 'The question is raised'.
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Quaere is the Latin term for 'Consider whether it is correct'.
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In relation to Child Support, a qualifying child is a natural or adopted child under 16, or if in full time education, 19. For upto date information on anything related to child support visit the Child Support Agency.
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A Quango is an organisation funded and set up by the Government to carry out specific work on behalf of it, although it is independent and does not form any part of the Government.
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In a damages claim the amount to be determined by the court
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Quantum is the Latin term for 'How much', or 'An amount'.
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Quarter Days are the four days in the year which represent the start of each new quarter within the year. In British & Irish tradition quarter days were the four dates in the year when servants were hired and rents were due. These days...
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Quash is a term used to declare something, ie a piece of evidence, no longer valid
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A Quasi Judicial is an executive function that involves the excercise of discretion. Court staff perm such functions, such as managing the issuing of claims, serving court documents and deciding what would be resaonable for the defendant to...
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The Queens Bench Division is a division of the High Court. It has authority to deal with civil disputes involving the recovery of money, including breach of contracts and personal injury.
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Barristers of at least ten years standing may apply to become queen's counsel. QCs undertake work of an important nature and are referred to as 'silks' which is derived from the Courts gown that is worn. Will be known as king's counsel if a king...
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Queens Evidence is when the person standing trial is given the opportunity to give evidence against an accomplice or a co-accused. This may be recognised by the court resulting in a lesser sentence.
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Quid Pro Quo is the Latin term for 'Consideration', or 'Something for Something'.
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Quiet Enjoyment is a clause in a lease which allows the tenant to enjoy the property without interference from the landlord.
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Quiet Possession is the right granted to a buyer by a lender to use a property without any interference from the lender unless the buyer defaults.
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A Quorum is the minimum number of qualifying people needed to officially conduct business and cast binding votes.
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