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GIVING IN PAYMENT

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In Louisiana law. A phrase (translating the Fr. "Ration en payement") which signifies the delivery and acceptance of real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt, Instead of a payment in money. See Civil Code La. art 2655. … [Read more...]

GLOBAL

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Multinational. Applicable to the entire world. … [Read more...]

GIVING RINGS

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A ceremony anciently performed in England by Serjeants at law at the time of their appointment. The rings were inscribed with a motto, generally In Latin. … [Read more...]

GLOMERELLS

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Commissioners appointed to determine differences between scholars in a school or university and the townsmen of the place. Jacob. … [Read more...]

GIVING TIME

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contracts. Any agreement by which a creditor gives his debtor a delay or time in paying his debt, beyond that contained in the original agreement. When other persons are responsible to him, either as drawer, endorser, or surety, if such time be given without the consent of the latter, it discharges them from responsibility to him. … [Read more...]

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