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This is a Latin word, literally signifying a step; figuratively it is used to designate a person in the ascending or descending line, in genealogy; a degree. In the civil and old English law. A measure of space. A degree of relationship. A step or degree generally; e.g., gradus honorum, degrees of honor. Vicat A pulpit; a year; a generation. Du Cange. A port; any place where a … [Read more...] about GRADUS

Efforts that are made in good faith or with honesty. … [Read more...] about GOOD FAITH EFFORTS

To rule or regulate or control. … [Read more...] about GOVERN

Mortgage lenders must provide an honest estimate of all the settlement charges expected to be paid by a home purchaser at closing (e.g. lender's fees) and provided within three days of the application for a loan by the home buyer. … [Read more...] about GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Typically refers to contracts, the law which is to govern the contract's terms in the event a dispute should arise. Usually the state law is set within a contract in a choice of law clause. … [Read more...] about GOVERNING LAW