Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Suggestion: A suggestion is when someone gives an idea or advice in a subtle way. It can also be a statement that will affect what happens next in a situation. In the past, it was used to describe when someone was being unfairly influenced in a will or estate.
A suggestion is an idea or statement that is presented indirectly. It can also refer to a statement of fact or circumstance that will have an impact on future proceedings in a case. In the past, it was also used to describe undue influence in wills and estates.
The first two examples illustrate the first two senses of the definition. In the first example, the lawyer indirectly presented an idea to the client, which the client agreed with. In the second example, the judge made a statement of fact that would impact the future proceedings of the case. The third example is an archaic use of the term, which is no longer commonly used.