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GUILTY WITH EXPLANATION

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A plea of guilty but with an explanation as to why the defendant should not be punished or held culpable for the crime. … [Read more...]

GUEST STATUTE

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The law in a minority of states where a passenger in a motor vehicle who does not pay for the ride who is injured as a result of general negligence of the driver is precluded from suing the driver. Liability is incurred by the driver only for gross negligence or greater lack of care. … [Read more...]

GUINEA

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A coin formerly issued by the English mint, but all these coins were called in in the time of Wm. IV. The word now means only the sum of 1 POUND 1s., in which denomination the fees of counsel are always given. … [Read more...]

GUEST-TAKER

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An agister; one who took cattle in to feed in the royal forests. Cowell. … [Read more...]

GULE OF AUGUST

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The first of August, being the day of St Peter ad Vincula. … [Read more...]

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