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OPPOSITION

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In bankruptcy practice. Opposition is the refusal of a creditor to assent to the debtor's discharge under the bankrupt law. In French law. A motion to open a judgment by default and let the defendant in to a defense. … [Read more...]

OPEN A CREDIT

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When a banker accepts or pays a bill of exchange drawn on him by a correspondent, who has not furnished him with funds, he is said to open a credit with the drawer. Pardess. n. 29. … [Read more...]

OPERATIO

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One day's work performed by a tenant for his lord. … [Read more...]

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