Law
- writ
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.
- law
Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law...
- license
A legal document giving official permission to do something.
- written agreement
A legal document summarizing the agreement between parties.
- measure
A statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill".
- deed
A legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show...
- judgment
The legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; "opinions are usually written...
- will
A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when...
- act
A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative...
- derivative
A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.
- power of attorney
A legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent.
- conveyance
Document effecting a property transfer.
- negotiable instrument
An unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money.
- passport
A document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter...
- brief
A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.
- affidavit
Written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone...
- ship's papers
Official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo,...
- manifest
A customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane.
- debenture
A certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt.
- letters of administration
Legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor...
- letters testamentary
A legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your...
- living will
A document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed...
- assignment
The instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from...
- trust deed
A written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an...
- patent
An official document granting a right or privilege.
- release
A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.
- authorization
A document giving an official instruction or command.
Also contains
- security
A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the...
- return
Document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross...
- indictment
A formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some off...
- working papers
A legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in...
- impeachment
A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office.
- arraignment
A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment.
- articles of incorporation
A legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state...