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That which is clear and evident by inspection or the plain words that are written. Usually it is used to describe a statute or proposed statute where the words themselves very clearly do not pass constitutional muster. … [Read more...]

OLIGOPOLY

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A market condition where a few large sellers control the entire market. See also monopoly where one large seller controls the entire market. … [Read more...]

OMNIBUS

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That which has multiple components, parts or items. … [Read more...]

ON OR ABOUT

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A phrase used in reciting the date of an occurrence or conveyance, to escape the necessity of being bound by the statement of an exact date. … [Read more...]

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