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Latin for abundant (or sufficient) caution does no harm. … [Read more...] about ABUNDANS CAUTELA NON NOCET

Lat. (Abl. of absens.) filing absent. A common term in the old reports. "The three justices, absente North, C. J., were clear of opinion." 2 Mod. 14. … [Read more...] about ABSENTE

In Scotch law. An acquittal ; a decree in favor of the defender in any action. … [Read more...] about ABSOLVITOR

(A) mistreatment of a person, e.g. spousal abuse, child abuse. (B) extreme, excessive and/or wrongful use of something, e.g. substance abuse. (C) bankruptcy, when a debtor wrongfully uses Chapter 7 even though the debtor has sufficient assets and/or qualifying income to be able to satisfy a repayment plan to creditors as per Chapter 13. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about ABUSE

(A) Something done by proxy, usually used with regard to voting such as an absentee ballot where a person unable to get to the voting poll will send in their vote either by mail or by agency by appointing someone else to cast their vote or ballot. (B) One who is away from his domicil, or usual place of residence. 2. After an absence of seven years without being heard from, the … [Read more...] about ABSENTEE