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ETHICS

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The accepted code of good conduct or generally accepted moral principles of a society. … [Read more...]

ET

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And. The introductory word of several Latin and law French phrases formerly in common use. … [Read more...]

ET INDE PRODUCIT SECTAM

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And thereupon he brings suit. The Latin conclusion of a declaration, except against attorneys and other officers of the court 3 Bl. Comm. 295. … [Read more...]

ETIQUETTE OF THE PROFESSION

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The code of honor agreed on by mutual understanding and tacitly accepted by members of the legal profession, especially by the bar. Wharton. Eum qui nocentem infamat, non est aequum et bonum ob eam rem condemnari; delicta enim nocentium nota esse oportet et expedit. It is not just and proper that he who speaks ill of a bad man should be condemned on that account; for it is … [Read more...]

ET ADJOURNATUR

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And it is adjourned. A phrase used in the old reports, where the argument of a cause was adjourned to another day, or where a second argument was had. 1 Keb. 692, 754, 773. … [Read more...]

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