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1. To protect, insure, or save a right. 2. The constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 8, gives power to congress to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing, for limited times, to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. The inventor of a machine has the right to it exclusively at common law, and the … [Read more...] about SECURE

Unpremeditated killing as a result of conduct where the death of the victim was likely. This is unlike first degree murder which is premeditated. … [Read more...] about SECOND DEGREE MURDER

A trademark law term which means a mark that is not inherently distinctive (for example it is descriptive of something, like Hot and Tasty as opposed to being a unique word) and it becomes protected after developing a secondary meaning as a result of a great amount of exposure in the general public and usage in the marketplace. For example, Ben & Jerry's ice cream are … [Read more...] about SECONDARY MEANING

(A) That which is not to be revealed. 2. Attorneys and counsellors, who have been trusted professionally with the secrets of their clients, are not allowed to reveal them in a court of justice. The right of secrecy belongs to the client, and not to the attorney and counsellor. 3. As to the matter communicated, it extends to all cases where the client applies for professional … [Read more...] about SECRET

A fraudulent kickback of money to preferred customers, a secret rebate to preferred customers which is illegal. … [Read more...] about SECRET REBATE