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PURPOSELY

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With intent and with a purpose in mind. With premeditation. … [Read more...]

FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE

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See commercial frustration; making one unable to derive the benefit that would be intended and expected. … [Read more...]

FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

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A warranty in consumer law which states that an item is fit to be used for the purpose of which it is intended to be used as promised or implied by the seller. … [Read more...]

FAMILY PURPOSE DOCTRINE

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Legal doctrine stating that the registered owner of a motor vehicle is responsible and liable for any damage caused by the operation of the vehicle by another family member. … [Read more...]

BUSINESS PURPOSE

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An act performed for the purpose of carrying out a business as opposed to a personal or non-business reason. The cost for activities that do not have a business purpose should not be legitimately paid by the business or reduced from its gross revenues for tax purposes. … [Read more...]

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