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ADVANCE

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v. To pay money or render other value before it is due; or to furnish capital in aid of a projected enterprise, in expectation of return from it. … [Read more...] about ADVANCE

ADVERSE

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Against or opposed to a person's or party's interests. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Opposed; contrary; in resistance or opposition to a claim, application, or proceeding. As to adverse "Claim," "Enjoyment," "Possession," "User," "Verdict," "Witness," see those titles. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE

ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

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See the definition for a living will. … [Read more...] about ADVANCE DIRECTIVE

ADVERSE INTEREST

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A right, claim or an interest that is contrary or against one's own. For example, the interest of a squatter on one's land is adverse to the property owner's interest. … [Read more...] about ADVERSE INTEREST

ADVANCE PAROLE

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Immigration Law; A person in the US who has a pending immigration application is granted the ability to leave temporarily without a visa and without cancellation of the application. … [Read more...] about ADVANCE PAROLE

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