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OMITTANCE

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Forbearance; omission. Omne actum ab intentions agentis est judicandum. Every act is to be judged by the intention of the doer. Branch, Princ. Omne crimen ebrietas et incendit et detegit. Drunkenness both inflames (or aggravates) and reveals every crime. Co. Litt. 247o; 4 Bl. Comm. 26; Broom, Max. 17. Omne jus ant consensus fecit, aut ne cessitas constituit aut firmavit … [Read more...] about OMITTANCE

ON BOARD

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Where the goods have been received by a shipper. Sometimes meaning that goods have been placed on the vessel for shipment. … [Read more...] about ON BOARD

OMITTED

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That which has not been included, whether intentionally or not. An omission. … [Read more...] about OMITTED

ON CALL

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There is no legal difference between an obligation payable "when demanded" or "on demand" and one payable "on call" or "at any time called for." In each case the debt is payable Immediately. Bowman v. McChesney, 22 Grat (Va.) 609. … [Read more...] about ON CALL

OMNE SACRAMENTUM DEBET ESSE DE CERTA SCIENTIA

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Latin, meaning Every oath ought to be of certain knowledge. … [Read more...] about OMNE SACRAMENTUM DEBET ESSE DE CERTA SCIENTIA

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