Legal Glossary
Understanding legal terms simplified
Citizenship
Определение: Citizenship is the legal status of being a recognized member of a country, such as the United States, which grants you full rights and duties under its laws.
Claims Adjuster
In California auto insurance, a Claims Adjuster is the person from the insurance company who investigates your car accident claim to determine who was at fault and how much the company should pay out.
Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining is when a group of employees, often through a union, negotiate with their employer about wages, hours, and working conditions.
Collision Coverage
Collision Coverage is an optional part of your auto insurance that helps pay for damage to your own car if it's involved in a collision.
Comprehensive Coverage
Comprehensive Coverage helps pay for damage to your own car from most non-collision incidents, such as theft, vandalism, or natural disasters.
Conditional Resident
Определение: A Conditional Resident is an immigrant granted a temporary green card, usually for two years, who must later apply to remove these conditions to become a permanent lawful resident of the U.S.
Consular Processing
Consular Processing is the process where an individual applies for an immigrant visa (green card) at a U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country, rather than applying from within the United States.
Contract
Определение: A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.