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ARALIA

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Plow lands. Land fit for the plow. Denoting the character of land, rather than its condition. Spelman. … [Read more...]

ARBITRATION

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A procedure where disputes may be resolved out of court using a neutral third party (arbitrator) or parties (an arbitration panel.) The process is similar to court and the arbitration uses the same rules of procedure and evidence although less formal and more quickly. The goal of arbitration is a quicker, lower cost solution to resolving disputes than using the court system. A … [Read more...]

APR

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Annual Percentage Rate … [Read more...]

ARAMAIC

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A Semitic language that resembles Hebrew in which the codified Jewish law or Talmud was written and completed circa 500 CE. It was also a popular spoken language in the old Jewish world. … [Read more...]

ARBITRATION ACT

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This is the statute that establishes basic default terms of how an arbitration between parties shall be conducted. … [Read more...]

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