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simple definition - legal

adj

  1. In criminal law, uncomplicated by aggravating circumstances. See also aggravated and mitigating circumstance.
  2. In property law, inheritable by the heirs of the owner without reservation; in contract law, not under seal. See also sealed instrument.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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