Louisiana Codes > Civil Code > BOOK II > Title VI > Chapter 2 – Effect of Titles, Prescription, or Possession
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- Caucus: From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together." An informal organization of members of the legislature that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members. There are regional, political or ideological, ethnic, and economic-based caucuses.
- Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- Testate: To die leaving a will.