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OFFSHORE

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In a foreign country, in a place that is not within one's own country or its shores. … [Read more...]

OLEOMARGARINE

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An artificial imitation of butter, made chiefly from animal fats. Its sale is prohibited or restricted by statute in several of the states. See Cook v. State, 110 Ala. 40, 20 South. 360; Butler v. Chambers, 36 Minn. 69, 30 N. W. 308, 1 Am. St Rep. 638; State v. Ransick, 62 Ohip St 283, 56 N. E. 1024; Braun v. Coyne (C. C.) 125 Fed. 331; U. S. Comp. St 1901, p. 2228; State v. … [Read more...]

OFFSHORE CORPORATION

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A corporation set up outside the United States that does not do a great deal of business in the country incorporated and situated remotely in order to avoid taxes and conduct operations more easily and with greater freedom of regulation. … [Read more...]

OLERON LAWS

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The name of a maritime code. Vide Laws of Oleron. … [Read more...]

OFFSPRING

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This term is synonymous with "issue." Children. … [Read more...]

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