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ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE

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The First Amendment clause in the U.S. Constitution that separates the church and state. … [Read more...]

ESTATE IN BANKRUPTCY

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Under bankruptcy law, the assets of an estate that will go to and be under the purview of the trustee. … [Read more...]

ESTABLISHMENT OF DOWER

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The assurance of dower made by the husband, or his friends, before or at the time of the marriage. Britt cc. 102, 103. … [Read more...]

ESTATE IN COMMON

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An estate in lands held by two or more persons, with interests accruing under different titles; or accruing under the same title, but at different periods; or conferred by words of limitation importing that the grantees are to take in distinct shares. 1 Steph. Comm. 323. See TENANCY IN COMMON. … [Read more...]

ESTACHE

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A bridge or stank of stone or timber. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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