The term “CON” has various meanings depending on the situation. It can represent confidence, convict, contra, or Constitutional. When used as a noun, it specifically refers to a confidence game, which involves deceiving someone and gaining their trust in order to obtain money or property. This fraudulent activity is commonly referred to as a con game or con. It is important to note that engaging in such activities is illegal and can lead to criminal charges.
Confidence is often abbreviated as “con” and is used in the context of a confidence game, where a person intentionally misrepresents facts to gain the victim’s trust in order to obtain money or property. Convict is abbreviated as “con” and refers to someone who has been previously incarcerated. Contra is abbreviated as “con” and is used in the phrase “pros and cons” to refer to the arguments for and against something. Constitutional is abbreviated as “con” and is used in the context of Constitutional law. For example, “He fell for the con and lost all his savings,” “The ex-con was having trouble finding a job,” “We need to weigh the pros and cons of this decision,” and “The case was decided based on Con. law.” These examples illustrate the different ways in which the abbreviation “con” can be used.
Yes, if your negligence directly caused harm to someone or their property, you can be held liable for damages.
A misdemeanor is a less serious offense punishable by a maximum of one year in jail, while a felony is a more serious offense with potential imprisonment for more than one year.
The statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits varies by state, but it is typically between one to three years from the date of the injury.
In most states, employment is considered “at-will,” which means that an employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it is not discriminatory or in violation of an employment contract.
The legal BAC limit for DUI varies by jurisdiction, but it is typically 0.08% in the United States. However, lower limits may apply for commercial drivers or individuals under the legal drinking age.
In general, you have the right to refuse a police search unless they have a valid search warrant or probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.
The process for filing for bankruptcy involves gathering financial information, completing necessary forms, attending credit counseling, and filing the appropriate paperwork with the bankruptcy court.
Yes, if someone spreads false information about you that harms your reputation, you may have grounds to file a defamation lawsuit seeking damages.
A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death, while a living trust allows you to transfer assets to a trust during your lifetime, which can provide certain benefits such as avoiding probate.
In general, you are not personally responsible for your spouse’s debts unless you have co-signed for the debt or live in a community property state where certain debts incurred during the marriage may be considered joint liabilities.
This site contains general legal information but does not constitute professional legal advice for your particular situation. Persuing this glossary does not create an attorney-client or legal adviser relationship. If you have specific questions, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
To help you cite our definitions in your bibliography, here is the proper citation layout for the three major formatting styles, with all of the relevant information filled in.
- Page URL:https://dlssolicitors.com/define/con/
- Modern Language Association (MLA):Con. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. May 09 2024 https://dlssolicitors.com/define/con/.
- Chicago Manual of Style (CMS):Con. dlssolicitors.com. DLS Solicitors. https://dlssolicitors.com/define/con/ (accessed: May 09 2024).
- American Psychological Association (APA):Con. dlssolicitors.com. Retrieved May 09 2024, from dlssolicitors.com website: https://dlssolicitors.com/define/con/
Our team of professionals are based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. We offer clear, specialist legal advice in all matters relating to Family Law, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection.
All author posts