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TEMPTUS

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Lat. In the civil and old English law. Time In general. A time limited; a season; e. p., tempus pessonis, mast time in the forest. Tempns continuum. In the civil law. A continuous or absolute period of time. A term which begins to run from a certain event, even though he for whom it runs has no knowledge of the event, and in which, when it has once begun to run, all the days … [Read more...] about TEMPTUS

TENANCY FOR LIFE

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The grant of an interest to use or reside upon property for the duration of the life of a person. … [Read more...] about TENANCY FOR LIFE

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

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A TRO; an order of the court which temporarily restricts a person from being within a certain distance from another person and may also prohibit other actions so as to ensure the safety of the person taking out the protective order. It is a common device used for protection involving domestic violence issues and is designed to prevent further mental, physical, verbal or other … [Read more...] about TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

TEMPORARY DISABILITY

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A disability that is not permanent and will only last for a limited period of time. … [Read more...] about TEMPORARY DISABILITY

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

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See Preliminary Injunction. … [Read more...] about TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

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