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COMPULSORY

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Required. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition (noun) - In ecclesiastical procedure, a compulsory is a kind of writ to compel the attendance of a witness, to undergo examination. Philllm. Ecc. Law, 1258.(adjective) - Involuntary; forced; coerced by legal process or by force of statute. Compulsory arbitration. That which takes place where the consent of one of the … [Read more...] about COMPULSORY

COMPOUNDER

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In Louisiana. The maker of a composition, generally called the "amicable compounder." … [Read more...] about COMPOUNDER

COMPULSORY ARBITRATION

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That which takes place where the consent of one of the parties is enforced by statutory provisions. … [Read more...] about COMPULSORY ARBITRATION

COMPOUNDING A FELONY

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The act of a party immediately aggrieved, who agrees with a thief or other felon that he will not prosecute him, on condition that he return to him the goods stolen, or who takes a reward not to prosecute. This is an offence punishable by fine and imprisonment. The mere retaking by the owner of stolen goods is no offence, unless the offender is not to be prosecuted. Law … [Read more...] about COMPOUNDING A FELONY

COMPULSORY COPYRIGHT LICENSE

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Also called a compulsory license which is provides for the owner of copyright (and usually applies to most intellectual property) to license the use of the property for a fee. … [Read more...] about COMPULSORY COPYRIGHT LICENSE

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