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OWNER OCCUPANT

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An owner of property who also lives in and occupies the property. … [Read more...]

OWNER OF RECORD

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The owner of an asset or real estate which is recorded in official public records. … [Read more...]

OVERCHARGE

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To charge more than the price listed or advertised. In criminal matters, to file a criminal charge for a more serious offense than the facts warrant. … [Read more...]

OVERSEER

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A superintendent or supervisor; a public officer whose duties involve general superintendence of routine affairs. Overseers of highways. The name given, in some of the states, to a board of officers of a city, township, or county, whose special function is the construction and repair of the public roads or highways:Overseers of the poor. Persons appointed or elected to take … [Read more...]

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