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MARRIAGE LICENSE
An authorization for person to be married, usually available from the local county clerk in the state and jurisdiction where the marriage will occur. Some states require a short waiting period between the time of issuance of the license and the marriage ceremony (some states require blood tests although most do not.) … [Read more...] about MARRIAGE LICENSE
MASS LAYOFF
A workforce reduction that results in the loss of a significant number of employees. Usually this refers to a significantly large layoff of a certain percentage of active employees which is covered by the Federal WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988). It requires most employers with at least 100 employees to provide no less than 60 calendar days … [Read more...] about MASS LAYOFF
MARRIAGE PORTION
That property which is given to a woman on her marriage. Vide Dowry. … [Read more...] about MARRIAGE PORTION
MASS TORT
A tort or wrongful action which injures many people, frequently resulting in a class action lawsuit. For example, the effects of toxic waste dumping. … [Read more...] about MASS TORT