acte juridique

An "acte juridique" is a legal action or act with the intention of creating, modifying, or ending legal rights and obligations. Essentially, it’s a formal act, such as signing a contract, will, or agreement, that has legal consequences. These acts are recognized by the law and must meet certain conditions to be valid. They can be done voluntarily by individuals or entities and are fundamental to managing legal relationships, like buying a house or making a will. The key is that the act has legal significance and is performed with the intent to produce legal effects.