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BUTTS AND BOUNDS

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This phrase is used to express the ends and boundaries of an estate. The word butt, being evidently derived from the, French bout, the end; and bounds, from boundary. … [Read more...]

BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE

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A rule that immunizes corporate executives from liability concerning their decisions when those decisions are made in good faith, with due care and in the best interests of the corporation. … [Read more...]

BUTTY

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A local term in the north of England, for the associate or deputy of another ; also of things used in common. … [Read more...]

BYE-BILL-WUFFA

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In Hindu law. A deed of mortgage or conditional sale. … [Read more...]

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