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NOT GUILTY BY STATUTE

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In English practice. A plea of the general issue by a defendant in a civil action, when he intends to give special matter in evidence by virtue of some act or acts of parliament, in which case he must add the reference to such act or acts, and state whether such acts are public or otherwise. But, if a defendant so plead, he will not be allowed to plead any other defense, … [Read more...]

NON-TERM

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The vacation between two terms of a court … [Read more...]

NOT GUILTY VERDICT

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After trial, a verdict that is returned which declares the defendant not guilty of the offense alleged. … [Read more...]

NON-TERMINUS

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The vacation between term and term, formerly called the time or days of the king's peace. … [Read more...]

NOT NEGOTIABLE

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Unable to be transferred or assigned to another party. Usually in reference to a monetary instrument and which may also have these words on its face. … [Read more...]

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