ADDLED-HEADED
\ˈadə͡ldhˈɛdɪd], \ˈadəldhˈɛdɪd], \ˈa_d_əl_d_h_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_d]\
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.