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INDEMNIFY

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To compensate or to reimburse for a loss or an injury that occurs, usually used in reference to a legal contract where one party agrees to compensate the other for a loss or injury cause by the injuring party. To save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to give security for the reimbursement of a person in case of an anticipated loss falling upon him. Also to make good; … [Read more...] about INDEMNIFY

INDETERMINATE SENTENCE

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A prison sentence which isn't for a set period of time, usually a range which is later determined as to the ultimate length of the sentence. For example, 15-20 years subject to a state parol board hearings after 15 years to determine eligibility for early release. … [Read more...] about INDETERMINATE SENTENCE

INDICTIO

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In old public law. A declaration; a proclamation. Judictio belli, a declaration or indiction of war. An indictment … [Read more...] about INDICTIO

INDEMNIS

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Latin meaning without hurt harm or damage; harmless. … [Read more...] about INDEMNIS

INDEX

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A market rate or indicator, e.g. the consumer price index.Also a book containing references, alphabetically arranged, to the contents of a series or collection of volumes; or an addition to a single volume or set of volumes containing such references to its contents.Index animi lerao. Language is the exponent of the intention. The language of a statute or instrument is the best … [Read more...] about INDEX

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