Dictionary

Witness

Definition:   the act of signing one’s name to a contract, deed, will, or other document for the purpose of attesting to its authenticity and proving its execution by testifying, if...

Withhold Adjudication

Definition:   when the court determines that a defendant is not likely to again engage in a criminal act and that the ends of justice and the welfare of society do...

Will

Definition:  a written document legally executed by which an individual disposes of an estate, effective after death Pronunciation:  \wəl\ Used in a Sentence:   In his will, he asked that his money...

Warranty Forever

Definition:  a provision in a deed guaranteeing that the seller will for all time defend the title and possession for the buyer Pronunciation:   \ˈwȯr-ən-tē\ Used in a Sentence:   Warranty forever...

Voluntary Relinquishment

Definition:  the licensee requests that the DBPR cancel the license Pronunciation:   \ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē\ \ri-ˈliŋ-kwish-mənt\ Used in a Sentence:   When Sam decided to retire he notified the DBPR to voluntarily relinquish his license....

Voluntary Lien

Definition:   claims imposed against real property with the consent of the owner Pronunciation:   \ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē\ \ˈlēn\ Used in a Sentence:   A second mortgage is a type of voluntary lien.