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RENTE VIAGERE

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French law. This term, which is used in Louisiana, signifies an annuity for life. … [Read more...]

RENDEZVOUS

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A place appointed for meeting. 2. Among seamen it is usual when vessels sail under convoy, to have a rendezvous in case of dispersion by storm, an enemy, or other accident, 3. The place where military men meet and lodge, is also called a rendezvous. … [Read more...]

RENEGADE

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One who has changed his profession of faith or opinion; one who has deserted his church or party. … [Read more...]

RENEWAL

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The act of renewing or reviving. The substitution of a new grant, engagement, or right, in place of one which has expired, of the same character and on the same terms and conditions as before; as, the renewal of a note, a lease, a patent. … [Read more...]

RENOUNCE

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To give up a right; for example, an executor may renounce the right of administering the estate of the testator; a widow the right to administer to her intestate husband's estate. 2. There are some rights which a person cannot renounce; as, for example, to plead the act of limitation. Before a person can become a citizen of the United States he must renounce all titles of … [Read more...]

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