Glossary of terms by letter
N
Named User Licence
This type of licence requires every individual who is going to use the software to be granted a licence
Next Friend
A person representing a minor or person deemed to lack mental capacity, who is involved in legal proceedings
Next of Kin
This term is used to describe a person's closest living relatives
Nil Rate Band
The amount of Inhertitance Tax for which you are not taxed
Nominal Maintenance
A maintenance order which consists of a very small amount that it is not anticipated will be paid (simply to retain keep maintenance rights)
Non Molestation Order
An order within an injunction to prevent one person physically attacking another
Non-Executive Director
A director who does not participate in the day-to-day management of the firm
Notary Public
Someone who is authorised to swear oaths and certify the execution of deeds
Notice
Advance notification by either party that a contract is about to expire
Notice of application
The document by which proceedings are brought to a Court
Notice of Issue
Notice sent by a Court to a claimant which gives notification of the case number allocated to their action and any details of fees paid
Notice to Quit
Gives prior notice, when served in possession proceedings, of termination of a tenancy
Notifiable Offence
An offence considered serious enough to be recorded by the police
