FAMILY EPHEDRACEAE
\fˈamɪli ɛfˈiːdɹe͡ɪsˌiː], \fˈamɪli ɛfˈiːdɹeɪsˌiː], \f_ˈa_m_ɪ_l_i_ ɛ_f_ˈiː_d_ɹ_eɪ_s_ˌiː]\
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.