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Legal Definitions - impediens
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Definition of impediens
Definition: Impediens (im-pee-dee-enz) is a Law Latin term that refers to a person who hinders.
For example, in a fine of conveyance, the defendant or deforciant was sometimes called an impediens because they were hindering the process of transferring land ownership.
Another example is in criminal law, where an excessive fine can hinder a person's ability to earn a living and pay their debts.
Overall, impediens refers to someone who obstructs or impedes progress or success in some way.
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Simple Definition
Term: Impediens
Definition: Impediens is a fancy word that means a person who is stopping someone else from doing something. In the past, it was used to describe someone who was being sued for not letting someone else own land. It was also used to describe a fee that a tenant had to pay to their landlord at the start of their lease. Nowadays, it can also mean a punishment that someone has to pay for breaking the law, but it can't be too much or it's not fair.
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