Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: immiscere
Definition: Immiscere means to mix or mingle with something or to meddle with it. In Roman law, it was used to describe someone who was interfering in another person's affairs, as if they were an heir. This was not allowed and the person could be held accountable.
Term: immobilia
Definition: Immobilia means things that cannot be moved, like buildings or land. They are also called "immovables" or "res immobiles". The principle of immobilia situm sequuntur means that immovables are governed by the law of the place where they are fixed.
Definition: To mix or mingle with; to meddle with.
Example: John decided to immiscere in his neighbor's business by spreading rumors about him.
Explanation: The example illustrates the definition of immiscere as John is meddling in his neighbor's affairs by spreading rumors about him. This term is often used in the context of Roman law and can refer to acting as if one were an heir or interfering in someone else's affairs.