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EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS

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A statement that explains the charges of the medical services that one has received, amounts that have been paid and those that remain outstanding. … [Read more...] about EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS

EXPOSITORY STATUTE

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One the office of which is to declare what shall be taken to be the true meaning and intent of a statute previously enacted. … [Read more...] about EXPOSITORY STATUTE

EXPECTATION

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That which may be expected, although contingent. In the doctrine of life annuities, that share or number of the years of human life which a person of a given age may expect to live, upon an equality of chances. 2. In general, the heir apparent will be relieved from a contract made in relation to his expectancy. See Post Obit. … [Read more...] about EXPECTATION

EXPERT

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A person with many years of experience and skill within a particular field of study or work. Usually called to court to provide an expert opinion on some matter in question. … [Read more...] about EXPERT

EXPECTATION DAMAGES

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Monetary damages under contract that a rightful party has against a breaching defendant, the benefit of the bargain which a party expected. … [Read more...] about EXPECTATION DAMAGES

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