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1. Confidence; credit; reliance. Thus, an act may be said to be done "on the faith" of certain representations. 2. Belief; credence; trust. Thus, the constitution provides that "full faith and credit" shall be given to the judgments of each state in the courts of the others. 3. Purpose; intent; sincerity; state of knowledge or design. This is the meaning of the word in the … [Read more...] about FAITH

Typically used in employment law regarding discrimination and accomodation of disabilities. In some jurisdictions the law requires that an employer provide reasonable accommodation so as to allow one to perform their duties in the workplace. Under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), a reasonable accommodation may include job restructuring, a modified work schedule such … [Read more...] about FAILURE TO ACCOMMODATE

The amount of money that a property will lease for on the open market. … [Read more...] about FAIR MARKET RENT

Failure to state a claim for which relief may be granted. A dismissal for the inability of the plaintiff to set forth a legal cause of action for which the court has the power to adjudicate or which the facts alleged do not meet a minimum threshold for the case to be successful even in a light favorable to the plaintiff. … [Read more...] about FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM

The value or amount that something would sell for on the open market. This is not the actual cost of the item or replacement value, which might also include costs to install. Fair market value is merely what the item or service would sell for generally on the open market. … [Read more...] about FAIR MARKET VALUE