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GENERAL WELFARE

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The health, safety and wellbeing of the general public as set forth in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. … [Read more...]

GENERAL LEDGER

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Account term; a ledger or book or a file or record where double-entry or T accounting entries may be logged. … [Read more...]

GENERALE

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The usual commons in a religious house, distinguished from pietantiat, which on extraordinary occasions were allowed beyond the commons. Cowell. Generale dictum generaliter est interpretandum. A general expression is to be interpreted generally. 8 Coke, 116a. Generale nihil certi implicat. A general expression implies nothing certain. 2 Coke, 34b. A general recital in a deed … [Read more...]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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This name is given in some of the states to the senate and house of representatives, which compose the legislative body. … [Read more...]

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