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Definition:    Material that is presented to a court of law to help find the truth about something. Pronunciation:  \ˈe-və-dən(t)s, -və-ˌden(t)s\ Used in a Sentence:   The signed document was evide...

Definition:  A system of moral obligations, rules and standards of conduct that a member of a profession owes to the public or other members. Pronunciation:  \ˈe-thiks\ Used in a Sentence:   Good e...

Definition:  A legal instrument implemented by a mortgagor detailing the exact unpaid balance of a mortgage, the current rate of interest and the date to which interest has been paid.  It bars the ...

Definition:   A legal doctrine barring people from alleging or denying a fact because of one’s own previous actions or words to the contrary. Pronunciation:  \e-ˈstä-pəl\ Used in a Sentence:

Definition:    A future interest in real estate that can become effective only upon the termination of the prior estate. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ \ri-ˈmān-dər\ Used in a Sentence:

Definition:   Real property owned by a corporation sole. Pronunciation: \i-ˈstāt\ Used in a Sentence:   The church and rectory buildings and property are considered an estate in sole.

Definition:  Title to property is held by one person.  Also called sole ownership. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\\ˈsev-rəl-tē, ˈse-və-\ Used in a Sentence:   Because there is only one owner the property...

Definition:  An estate that reverts back to the original grantor. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ \ri-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\ Used in a Sentence:  An estate in reversion was created when Mary died and the prop...

Definition:  A tenancy that is measured from a starting date to a termination date (this could be just a few days or for longer than any natural life) Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ Used in a Sentence: ...