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IRA MOTUS

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Lat. Moved or excited by anger or passion. A term sometimes formerly used in the plea of eon assault demesne. … [Read more...]

INVOLUNTARY WITNESS

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A witness who is compelled to testify in court pursuant to a subpoena, as opposed to a voluntary appearance. … [Read more...]

IOTA

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The minutest quantity possible. Iota is the smallest Greek letter. The word "jot" is derived therefrom. Ipsae leges cupiunt ut jure regantur. Co. Litt. 174. The laws themselves require that they should be governed by right. … [Read more...]

IOU

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Abbreviation for I Owe You; usually an informal paper signed by the debtor which sets for the amount of a loan and terms of repayment. … [Read more...]

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