One who owns an insurance policy. … [Read more...] about POLICYHOLDER
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POINT OF LAW
Concerning the law rather concerning the facts. … [Read more...] about POINT OF LAW
POLITICAL
Pertaining or relating to the policy or the administration of government, state or national. See People v. Morgan, 90 111. 558; In re Kemp, 16 Wis. 396. Political arithmetic. An expression sometimes used to signify the art of making calculations on matters relating to a nation; the revenues, the value of land and effects; the produce of lands and manufactures; the population, … [Read more...] about POLITICAL
POINT RESERVED
A point or question of law which the court, not being fully satisfied how to decide, in the hurried trial of a cause, rules in favor of the party offering it, but subject to revision on a motion for a new trial. If, after argument, it be found to have been ruled correctly, the verdict is supported; if otherwise, it is set aside . … [Read more...] about POINT RESERVED
POLITICAL ASYLUM
The acceptance of a person in an emigrating country who has fled one's home country for fear of persecution. … [Read more...] about POLITICAL ASYLUM