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Definition: A declaration of policies for the future physical development of an area.  (Also called a master plan). Pronunciation: \ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv, -prē-\ Used in a Sentence:   The comprehens...

Definition:  A formal charge or allegation. Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈplānt\ Used in a Sentence:    A copy of the complaint was sent to the subject’s attorney.

Definition:  A person who makes a formal charge in court saying that someone has done something wrong.  (See also plaintiff). Pronunciation:   \kəm-ˈplā-nənt\ Used in a Sentence:   The complainant ...

Definition:   A party to a contract who possesses the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract. Pronunciation:   \ˈkäm-pə-tənt\ Used in a Sentence:   The elderly owner was deemed competent t...

Definition:  Anything of value or a valuable consideration, directly or indirectly paid, promised, or expected to be paid or received for a service provided. Pronunciation:  \ˌkäm-pən-ˈsā-shən \ Us...

Definition:  An informal estimate of market value performed by a real estate licensee for the seller to assist in arriving at an appropriate listing price.  If working with a buyer giving an inform...

Definition: A recently sold property similar to one being evaluated.  Also called a comparable or comp. Pronunciation: \ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl \  \ˈprä-pər-tē\ Used in a Sentence:   The sales agent looke...

Definition:    An independent special district created pursuant to Florida law to service long-term detailed needs of its community.  A CDD constructs, operates, and maintains communitywide service...

Definition:  Real property acquired during a marriage. (FL is not a community property state). Pronunciation:   \kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē\ \ˈprä-pər-tē\ Used in a Sentence:   Because Florida is  not a communi...