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QUAEITUR

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Latin meaning The question is raised. … [Read more...]

QUALIFIED ENDORSEMENT

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An endorsement made on a negotiable instrument to pass right and title but subject to certain restrictions. … [Read more...]

QUAERE

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practice. A word frequently used to denote that an inquiry ought to be made of a doubtful thing. … [Read more...]

QUADRANS

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Lat. In Roman law. The fourth part; the quarter of any number, measure, or quantity. Hence an heir to the fourth part of the inheritance was called "hares ex quadrante" Also a Roman coin, being the fourth part of an as, equal in value to an English half-penny. In old English law. A farthing; a fourth part or quarter of a penny. … [Read more...]

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