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HOMOLOGATION

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In the civil law. Approbation; confirmation by a court of justice; a judgment which orders the execution of some act Merl. Repert. The term is also used In Louisiana. Hecker v. Brown, 104 La. 524, 29 South. 232. In English law. An estoppel in pais. L. R. 3 App. Gas. 1026. In Scotch law. An act by which a person approves of a deed, the effect of which is to render that deed, … [Read more...]

HOME PORT

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The port where the owner of a ship resides; this is a relative term. … [Read more...]

HOME STUDY

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An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history. … [Read more...]

HOME WARRANTY

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A service contract that covers a major housing system--for example, plumbing or electrical wiring--for a set period of time from the date a house is sold. The warranty guarantees repairs to the covered system and is renewable. … [Read more...]

HOME, OR HOMME

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L. Fr. Man; a man. Home no sera pnny par sner des brief cs en eonrt le roy, soit 11 a droit on a tort. A man shall not be punished for suing out writs in the king's court whether he be right or wrong. 2 Inst 228. … [Read more...]

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