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EMERGENCY

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An immediate and unforeseen incident that occurs which requires action to combat a threat to life or property. … [Read more...]

EMBEZZLEMENT

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The fraudulent appropriation to his own use or benefit of property or money intrusted to him by another, by. a clerk, agent, trustee, public officer, or other person acting in a fiduciary character. See 4 Bl. Comm. 230, 231; 3 Kent, Comm. 194; 4 Steph. Comm. 168, 169, 219; Fagnan v. Knox, 40 N. Y. Super. Ct 49; State v. Sullivan, 49 La. Ann. 197, 21 South. 688, 62 Am. St Rep. … [Read more...]

EMERGENCY DOCTRINE

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A legal doctrine which excuses the usual requirement of reasonable care for one's acts if the actor was responding to an urgent, emergency situation. … [Read more...]

EMBEZZLER

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One who commits embezzlement. … [Read more...]

EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER

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Also known as a domestic relations protective order, this is a court order to protect a person from harm or harassment, usually issued by police to prevent domestic violence when court is not in session. It only lasts a short period of time, after which the victim must request form a court a TRO or temporary restraining order to obtain extended protection. … [Read more...]

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