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nolo contendere
No contest. Has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. |
nominal party
One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his or her presence in the record. |
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notice
A formal notification to a party that a lawsuit has been initiated. |
notice to produce
A notice in writing requiring the opposite party to yield a certain described paper or document in advance or at the trial. |
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nuncupative will
An oral (unwritten) will. |
negligence
The failure to exercise necessary care to protect others from unreasonable risk of harm. |
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negotiability
The ability to be transferred freely from one person to another and be accepted as readily as cash |
novation
When all parties to a contract agree to a significant change to a contract. |
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nuisance
An unlawful interferance with the enjoyment of life or property. |
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