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NECESSITIES

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That which is absolutely necessary for survival, such as food, clothing and shelter. … [Read more...]

NEGATIVE EASEMENT

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An easement that prohibits or restricts a property owner from doing something with or on the property (usually since doing so might cause damages to the primary property or dominant estate.) … [Read more...]

NECESSITUDO

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Lat. In the civil law. An obligation; a close connection; relationship by blood. Calvin. … [Read more...]

NEGATIVE EVIDENCE

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Evidence that proves that something was not true or did not happen. … [Read more...]

NECESSITY

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Controlling force; irresistible compulsion; a power or impulse so great that it admits no choice of conduct. When it is said that an act is done "under necessity," It may be. in law, either of three kinds of necessity: (1) The necessity of preserving one's own life, which will excuse a homicide; (2) the necessity of obedience, as to the laws, or the obedience of one not sui … [Read more...]

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