ABSORBENT VESSEL
\ɐbsˈɔːbənt vˈɛsə͡l], \ɐbsˈɔːbənt vˈɛsəl], \ɐ_b_s_ˈɔː_b_ə_n_t v_ˈɛ_s_əl]\
Word of the day
unjust enrichment
- legal doctrine stating person receives money or other through no effort of his own, at expense another, recipient should return to rightful owner, even if property was not obtained illegally. Most courts will order that the be returned party who has suffered loss brings a lawsuit. 1. Benefit retention with no consideration of return where it can be reasonably expected. 2. Money obtained that is not a gift the beneficiary needs to make restitution for.