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Zipper: Devices consisting of two opposite series of members adapted to be attached one on each side of an aperture in some article and to interlock so as to close the aperture upon the slide being operated in one direction, or to separate so as to leave the aperture open upon the slide being operated in the opposite direction. See the complete Legal Definition of Zipper

Zone or Zoning: The application of a law which restricts specified territory as to use. See the complete Legal Definition of Zone or Zoning

Zombi: A mechanically driven human corpse. See the complete Legal Definition of Zombi

Zebra Crossing: Striped white or yellow lines painted on asphalted streets indicating a pedestrian crossing or a pedestrian right-of-way. See the complete Legal Definition of Zebra Crossing

Zero: Nil; no quantity or number. See the complete Legal Definition of Zero

Zealous Witness: A witness who demonstrates disproportionate enthusiasm while testifying. See the complete Legal Definition of Zealous Witness

Zihar: Muslim law: an insult proffered by a husband upon his wife which likens the wife to some prohibited female relation of his, and exposes the husband to divorce. See the complete Legal Definition of Zihar

Zina: Muslim law: sexual relations; occurring outside of bond of marriage. See the complete Legal Definition of Zina