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ORAL DEPOSITION

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A deposition (witness examination or testimony given in advance of trial) that is taken out of court, under oath, and may be admissible as evidence. A court reporter will record oral testimony. A pretrial method of discovery. … [Read more...]

OPTIMACY

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Nobility; men of the highest rank. Optimam esse legem, quae minimum relinquit arbitrio judicis; id quod certi tudo ejus prsestat. That law is the best which leaves the least discretion to the judge; and this is an advantage which results from its certainty. Bac. Aphorisms, 8. Optimus interpres rerum nsus. Use or usage is the best interpreter of things. 2 Inst 282; Broom, Max. … [Read more...]

ORAL WILL

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A will or last will and testament communicated verbally and witnessed by persons. Frequently this will occur near death. Most states refuse to accept oral wills due to the significant possibility of fraud. Only limited exceptions apply. … [Read more...]

ORANDO PRO REGE ET REGNO

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An ancient writ which issued, while there was no standing collect for a sitting parliament, to pray for the peace and good government of the realm. … [Read more...]

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