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EXPLICIT

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Clear, specifically stated. Unambiguous and not implied. Openly stated, usually made clear in a writing. … [Read more...]

EXPRESS AUTHORITY

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Writeen or oral authority given to another to act in a certain manner. … [Read more...]

EXPLICIT KNOWLEDGE

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Knowledge that is specifically known, for example, hearing or witnessing something. This is as opposed to implied knowledge which can be inferred or deduced. … [Read more...]

EXPRESS CONTRACT

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A contractual agreement where all the essential terms are stated clearly and are explicit as opposed to their meaning being implied through interpretation of the terms. … [Read more...]

EXPLORATION

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In mining law. The examination and investigation of land supposed to contain valuable minerals, by drilling, boring, sinking shafts, driving tunnels, and other means, for the purpose of discovering the presence of ore and its extent. Colvin v. Weimer, 64 Minn. 37, 65 N. W. 1079. … [Read more...]

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