Parent
A biological or adoptive mother or father who has parental rights and responsibilities in respect of a child.
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Terms Starting with "P"
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Parental Rights and Responsibilities
The rights and responsibilities to care for a child, maintain contact with the child, act as the child's guardian and contribute to the child's maintenance.
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An independent third party that monitors and distributes consumer debt repayments to credit providers.
Read full definitionPermanent disability
A work-related injury or disease that permanently prevents an employee from working or significantly limits their ability to work.
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A natural person or a juristic person recognised by law as having rights and obligations.
Read full definitionPest Control Certificate
A certificate confirming that a property is free from infestation by wood-destroying insects or fungi.
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Language that an ordinary consumer can reasonably be expected to understand.
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A person who institutes legal proceedings against another person.
Court Read full definitionPolygamous Marriage
A marriage in which a person has more than one spouse at the same time.
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A legal document authorising one person to act on behalf of another person.
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A person who irresponsibly wastes money or assets.
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A structure or dwelling used for residential purposes.
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A court order intended to protect a person from domestic violence or other prohibited conduct.
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