681. Fair Market Value

The hypothetical probable price that could be obtained for a property.

682. Fair Comment

A comment made which though defamatory, is not actionable as it is an opinion on public interest.

683. Extradition

The arrest and delivery of a fugitive wanted for a crime committed in another country.

684. Extortion

The forcing of a person to give up property by use of violence, fear, or pretense of authority.

685. Expunge

To 'strike out', erase, 'wipe out', or destroy.

686. Express Trust

A trust which is created by the settlor, usually in the form of a document, although it can be oral.

687. Expropriation

In Canada, the forced sale of land to a public authority. Synonymous with the U.S. definition of eminent domain, which is the 'expropriation of private property for public use.'

688. Ex Post Facto

Latin for 'after the fact'

689. Ex Patriate

A person who has abandoned his or her country of origin and citizenship and has become a subject or citizen of another country

690. Ex Parte

Latin, 'for one party only'

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