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LEGAL PAPERS

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Legal documents that have some power, such as identification, authority, ownership, a complaint in court, etc. … [Read more...]

LEGALIS HOMO

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A person who stands rectus in curia, who possesses all his civil rights. A lawful man. One who stands rectus in curia, not outlawed nor infamous. In this sense are the words … [Read more...]

LEGAL PROCEEDING

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A hearing, trial or the series of events which are intended to obtain a judicial decision. … [Read more...]

LEGAL HAZARD

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The risk that a legal action may occur and cause financial loss. … [Read more...]

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