Duhaime's Law Dictionary E Legal definitions for terms and concepts beginning with E Ex Post Facto Latin: after the fact. Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius Latin: the expression of one thing is the exclusion of the other. Expressive Association A group that engages in some form of public or private expression. Express Trust A trust which is clearly created by the settlor, usually in the form of a document (eg. a will), although they can be oral. Expropriation The forced purchase of land by a public authority from a private owner. Expunge To remove permanently; to cancel. Ex Rel Latin: on the relation of, or the information of. Extinguishment The termination of legal rights. Extortion Forcing a person to give up property in a thing through the use of violence, fear or under pretense of authority. Extradition The arrest and delivery of a fugitive wanted for a crime committed in another country, usually under the terms of a extradition treaty. Extradition Crime Conduct which is a crime in both the state seeking extradition and the state extraditing. Extraordinary Life-Sustaining Treatment Extraordinary medical procedures to temporarily replace or supplement failing and essential bodily functions. Extraordinary Resolution A vote on a resolution presented to a corporate body which has obtained the assent of a number of the members present greater than a majority. Ex Turpi Causa Non Oritur Actio Latin: Of an illegal cause there can be no lawsuit. Page1 (Ea - Er) | Page2 (Er - Ex) | Page3 (Ex - Ex) Always looking up definitions? Save time with our search provider (modern browsers only) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Law Dictionary, or if you have suggestion for a legal term, we'd love to hear from you!