Irish legal dictionary

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A

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Affidavit

A written statement of facts that is sworn or affirmed to be true before an authorised person, such as a…

C

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Conveyancing

Conveyancing is the legal process involved in transferring ownership of property or land from one party to another in Ireland.

D

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Discovery

Discovery is the legal process where parties in litigation exchange documents and evidence relevant to the dispute before trial.

E

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Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a person from contradicting a position they previously took, where another party reasonably relied on…

F

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Fiduciary Duty

A fiduciary duty is a legal obligation requiring one party to act in the best interests of another. Irish company…

I

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Injunction

An injunction is a court order directing a person or organisation either to perform a specific act or to refrain…

J

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Judicial Review

Judicial review is a High Court procedure used to examine whether a public authority or state body acted lawfully, fairly,…

P

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Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document authorising one person to act on behalf of another in legal, financial,…

Probate

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s will is formally recognised by the court, allowing the executor…

S

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Specific Performance

Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders a party to fulfil their contractual obligations instead of paying…

T

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Tort

A tort is a civil wrong causing harm or loss to another person, giving rise to legal liability. Common Irish…

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