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Glossary of Legal Terms
This Glossary of Legal Terms is provided by the Law Offices of Garces & Grabler, P.C. to help the reader better understand the information presented in this website. If you have any questions or seek legal advice contact us or call toll free 1–800–923–3456.
Law
That which must be obeyed and followed by citizens subject to sanctions or legal consequences.
Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey law outlawing discrimination by an employer based upon an employee's sex, age, race, national origin, religion, handicap, marital status, and sexual orientation.
Lawful
Legal; warranted or authorized by the law.
Lawful Age
Generally, 18 years of age; legal age.
Lawsuit
A suit, action or cause between two private parties in the courts of law.
Lawyer
A person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person licensed to practice law.
Legal
Conforming to the law; required or permitted by law.
Lien
A charge against or interest in property to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation.
Limitation on Lawsuit Option
Also known as the verbal threshold, a provision in an automobile insurance policy that limits an injured person's right to sue for non-economic loss to those cases where there are specific types of injuries.
Litigation
A Lawsuit or challenge in a court of law.
Living Will
Also known as an Advanced Medical Directive. A short document that basically states: “If the situation should arise in which there is not reasonable expectation of my recovery from physical or mental disability, I request that I be allowed to die and not be kept alive by artificial means or heroic measures.” A living will is not considered a legal document in the majority of states.
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