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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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A temporary period of time which one departs with an intent to return. … [Read more...]

LAW SCHOOL

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The university or school where students attend to study law in order to become a lawyer. … [Read more...]

LAY

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Not an expert. Not a professional. Usually referred to as someone without legal training.(noun) - A share of the profits of a fishing or whaling voyage, allotted to the officers and seamen, in the nature of wages.(verb) - To state or allege in pleading. Lay damages. To state at the conclusion of the declaration the amount of damages which the plaintiff claims. Lay out. This … [Read more...]

LAY A FOUNDATION

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The process of establishing to the satisfaction of a judge that evidence that is sought to be introduced meets the requirements of evidentiary rules with regard to relevance, authenticity and reliability. … [Read more...]

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