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INTESTATE

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Without making a will. A person is said to die intestate when he dies without making a will, or dies without leaving anything to testify what his wishes were with respect to the disposal of his property after his death. The word is also often used to signify the person himself. Thus, in speaking of the property of a person who died intestate, it is common to say "the in" … [Read more...]

INTERNAL

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Relating to the interior) comprised within boundary lines; of interior concern or Interest; domestic, as opposed to foreign. Internal commerce. See COMMERCE. Internal improvements. With reference to governmental policy and constitutional provisions restricting taxation or the contracting of public debts, this term means works of general public utility or advantage, designed to … [Read more...]

INTERPRET

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To construe; to seek out. the meaning of language; to translate orally from one tongue to another. Interpretare et conoordare lege legem lira, est optimns interpretandi modus. To interpret, and [in such a way as] to harmonize laws with laws, is the best mode of Interpretation. 8 Coke, 169a. Interpretatio chartarum benigue facienda est, ut res magis Talent quam pareat. The … [Read more...]

INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC)

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The federal code of law administered by the IRS, also known as the tax law. … [Read more...]

INTERPRETARE ET CONCORDARE LEGES LEGIBUS EST OPTIMUS INTERPRETANDI MODUS

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Latin, meaning To interpret and harmonize laws is the best method of interpretation. … [Read more...]

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