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PACTA SUNT SERVANDA

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Latin term for agreements must be kept. … [Read more...] about PACTA SUNT SERVANDA

PAIN AND SUFFERING

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Personal injury damages that are calculated as a result of the physical or emotional distress that resulted from the injuries caused by the defendant. The amount of pain and suffering damages in in addition to direct expenses, such as medical bills or time required to be away from work. … [Read more...] about PAIN AND SUFFERING

PACTIO

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Lat. In the civil law. A bargaining or agreeing of which pactum (the agreement itself) was the result. Calvin. It is used, however, as the synonym of "pactum." … [Read more...] about PACTIO

PAINE FORTE ET DURE

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See PEINE FORTE ET DURE … [Read more...] about PAINE FORTE ET DURE

PACTIONAL

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Relating to or generating an agreement; by way of bargain or covenant. … [Read more...] about PACTIONAL

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