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Legal maxim and Latin for It is the duty of a good judge to prevent litigation. A good judge knows how to get cases settled that should be settled easily and avoiding needless litigation. … [Read more...] about BONI JUDICIS LITES DIRIMERE EST

The name for the person who keeps the books or performs accounting functions and records the financial data of a business. Usually refers to smaller business and the person who keeps the ledger. … [Read more...] about BOOKKEEPER

The desertion by one or more persons from the political party to which he or they belong; the permanent withdrawal before adjournment of a portion of the delegates to a political convention Rap. & L. … [Read more...] about BOLT

Goods waived or thrown away by a thief, in his flight, for fear of being apprehended. … [Read more...] about BONA WAVIATA

Heirs begotten or borne by the person referred to; lineal descendants. This term is equivalent to "heirs of the body." … [Read more...] about BODILY HEIRS