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This is a shorter version of a living trust. It does not contain details of who the beneficiaries are or the contents of the trust. An abstract of trust may be provided to a financial institution to prove the establishment of a valid living trust while keeping private important details. Also known as a certification of trust. … [Read more...] about ABSTRACT OF TRUST

Any system of government, be it a monarchy or democracy, in which one or more persons, or a class, govern absolutely, and at pleasure, without check or restraint from any law, constitutional device, or co ordinate body. … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTISM

In statutory construction, an "absurdity" is not only that which is physically impossible, but also that which is morally so; and that is to be regarded as morally impossible which is contrary to reason, so that it could not be imputed to a man in his right senses. State v. Hayes, 81 Mo. 574, 585. Anything which Is so irrational, unnatural, or inconvenient that it cannot be … [Read more...] about ABSURDITY

Forgive, release from a requirement or an obligation. … [Read more...] about ABSOLVE

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