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121mark — 1 n 1: a character usu. in the form of a cross or X that is made as a substitute for a signature by a person who cannot or is unwilling to write 2: a character, device, label, brand, seal, or other sign put on an article or used in connection… …
122personal effects — index assets, movable, paraphernalia (personal belongings), property (possessions) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
123testamentary trust — see trust Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. testamentary trust …
124will contest — n: a dispute or proceeding (as a trial) begun by one who objects to probate of a will on the ground that it is invalid see also no contest clause ◇ The party who contests the will has the burden of proof, and the personal representative of the… …
125adversary — ad·ver·sary 1 / ad vər ˌser ē/ n: one that contends with or opposes another; esp: any of the opposing parties in a legal action adversary 2 adj: of, relating to, or involving opposing parties or interests; specif: of, relating to, or involving a… …
126false statement — n: a statement that is known or believed by its maker to be incorrect or untrue and is made esp. with intent to deceive or mislead submitted a false statement to obtain the loan; also: the federal crime of concealing a material fact, making a… …
127sealed instrument — n. An instrument signed and sealed by its maker. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. sealed instrument n. A document that has been …
128x — 1 / eks/ n often cap 1: a mark used in place of a signature when the maker is incapable of signing his or her name (as because of illiteracy or a physical ailment) 2: a mark used in indicating a choice or applicable item (as on an insurance form) …
