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See best evidence this rule of evidence requires the production of the original (and not a copy) of any document, recording or photograph to be admitted into evidence at trial the original is better than the copy. Copies are permitted in limited circumstances when the original is unavailable (usually without fault of the party introducing the evidence.) … [Read more...] about BEST EVIDENCE RULE

Beyond the limits of the kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; outside the United States; out of the state. Beyond sea, beyond the four seas, beyond the seas, and out of the realm, are synonymous. Prior to the union of the two crowns of England and Scotland, on the accession of James I., the phrases "beyond the four seas," "beyond the seas," and "out of the realm," signified … [Read more...] about BEYOND SEA

See bid requirements. … [Read more...] about BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

A family court test that is used in making important decisions regarding the care of a child and who may receive custody of a child. When certain extreme decisions need to be made, such as removing a child from a home, awarding an adoption, awarding custody to a parent and other such decisions, the court will take into account several factors to determine the best course of … [Read more...] about BEST INTERESTS (OF THE CHILD)

Abbreviation for Bona fide occupational qualification. … [Read more...] about BFOQ