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CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION

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When a party does not have actual possession but is deemed as if they had actual possession. It is the power to control something as if it is in one's possession. A party given a claim ticket to an item being held has constructive possession of that item. … [Read more...]

CONSULTA ECCLESIA

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In ecclesiastical law. A church full or provided for. Cowell. … [Read more...]

CONSUMER REPORT

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A report provided by a consumer reporting agency listing relevant information about a person or party that would evaluate their creditworthiness. … [Read more...]

CONSTRUCTIVE RECEIPT OF INCOME

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For tax purposes, where a taxpayer is considered to have received money or income that may not have actually been received by a taxpayer, e.g. the receipt of a bank check that may not have been but could be cashed. … [Read more...]

CONSULTANT

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An independent contractor, an expert who is hired for their specific specialty to advise on a subject but is not employed by the company. … [Read more...]

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