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ON THE MERITS

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A judgment that is made as a result of evidence being presented in court and a decision rendered by a judge or jury on the merits of the case and not by a default by one of the parties. … [Read more...]

OMBINUS BILL

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Proposed legislation which consists of multiple components that addresses various concerns within one bill. Frequently used by proponents of the bill to push through legislation that is not desired by the executive of other voting members. Acceptance of the bill is for the entire bill and the sum of all its parts or no part of the bill shall pass. … [Read more...]

OMNIS INNOVATIO PLUS NOVITATE PERTURBAT QUAM UTILITATE PRODEAT

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Latin, meaning Every innovation disturbs more by its novelty than it benefits by its utility. … [Read more...]

OMBUDSMAN

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A person designated to hear complaints, investigate the circumstances and provide remedies frequently through mediation. May be an employee in a company or government official. … [Read more...]

OMNIUM

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In mercantile law. A term used to express the aggregate value of the different stock in which a loan is usually funded. Tomlins. Omnium eontributione sarciatur qnod pro omnibus datum est. 4 Bing. 121. That which is given for all Is recompensed by the contribution of all. A principle of the law of general average. Omnium rerum quarum usus est, potest esse abusus, virtute solo … [Read more...]

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