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E.

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As an abbreviation, this letter may stand for "Exchequer," "English," "Edward' "Equity," "East," "Eastern," "Easter," or "Ecclesiastical." A Latin preposition, meaning from, oat of, after, or according. It occurs in many Latin phrases; but (in this form) only before a consonant. When the initial of the following word is a vowel, ex is used. E contra From the opposite; on the … [Read more...]

E.G.

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Latin for exempli gratia or for the sake of example. Used when providing several examples for the term described. A lawsuit can be brought in a court of law, e.g. State Court, Federal Court, Small Claims Court, etc. … [Read more...]

EARLES-PENNY

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Money given in part payment. See EARNEST. … [Read more...]

EASEMENT BY PRESCRIPTION

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An easement that is acquired as a result of open and obvious use for an extended period of time, typically referring to right of way easements. … [Read more...]

E.D. Ark.

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Eastern District of Arkansas … [Read more...]

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