Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. … [Read more...] about HIPAA
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HIGHEST COURT
The court of last resort. The highest court of appeal in a jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about HIGHEST COURT
HIPOTECA
In Spanish law. A mortgage of real property. … [Read more...] about HIPOTECA
HIGHNESS
A title of honor given to princes. The kings of England, before the time of James I., were not usually saluted with the title of "Majesty," but with that of "Highness." The children of crowned heads generally receive the style of "Highness." Wharton. … [Read more...] about HIGHNESS
HIPPOCRATIC OATH
Oath taken by doctors and medical school students to practice medicine honestly and adhere to accepted medical ethics. … [Read more...] about HIPPOCRATIC OATH