A contract provision that states that if a court finds one clause of a contract unenforceable, only that portion is invalidated and does not affect the validity of the entire agreement. Without this provision, an unenforceable clause could invalidate the entire contract. … [Read more...] about SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
SEX
The physical difference between male and female in animals. 2. In the human species the male is called man, and the female, woman. Some human beings whose sexual organs are somewhat imperfect, have acquired the name of hermaphrodite. 3. In the civil state the sex creates a difference among individuals. Women cannot generally be elected or appointed to offices or service in … [Read more...] about SEX
SEX OFFENDER
Term used for persons convicted of sex crimes such as rape and molestation. … [Read more...] about SEX OFFENDER
SEVERANCE PAY
An amount paid to employees who are laid off, typically between two weeks and two months salary. Unless there are large layoffs that may be subject to federal or state law or an amount promised in an employment contract or handbook, there is no legal obligation for an employer to pay the employee severance. … [Read more...] about SEVERANCE PAY
SEVERALTY
title to an estate. An estate in severalty is one which is held by the tenant in his own right only, without any other being joined or connected with him in point of interest, during the continuance of his estate. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A state of separation. An estate In severalty is one that is held, by a person in his own right only, without any bthet … [Read more...] about SEVERALTY