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EXECUTED

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Completed; carried into full effect; already done or performed; taking effect immediately; now in existence or in possession; conveying an immediate right or possession. The opposite of executory. Executed consideration. A consideration which is wholly past. 1 Pars. Cont 391. An act done or value given before the making of the agreement. Executed contract. See CONTRACT. … [Read more...]

EXCULPATION, LETTERS OF

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In Scotch law. A warrant granted at the suit of a prisoner for citing witnesses in his own defense. … [Read more...]

EXECUTED AGREEMENT

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See also executed contract; referring to a written contract that has been duly signed by both parties. … [Read more...]

EXCULPATORY

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That which would explain a justification for a wrongful act or provide reasonable doubt as the guilt of a defendant. See exculpatory evidence. … [Read more...]

EXECUTED CONTRACT

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See also executed agreement; referring to a written contract that has been duly signed by both parties. … [Read more...]

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