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Latin: In the civil law. The name sometimes given to an arbitrator, because he had been received or chosen to settle the differences between the parties. Dig. 4, 8; Cod. 2, 56. … [Read more...] about RECEPTUS

To take back or withdraw. To repudiate. To recant a statement. … [Read more...] about RECANT

In the practice of the courts, a recess is a short Interval or period of time during which the court suspends business, but without adjourning. See In re Gannon, 69 Cal. … [Read more...] about RECESS

Reorganization of the financial structure of a corporation, frequently referring to the infusion of more capital and reduction of debt. … [Read more...] about RECAPITALIZE

The act of ceding back; the restoration of the title and dominion of a territory by the government which now holds it, to the government from which it was obtained by cession or otherwise. 2 White, Recop. 516. … [Read more...] about RECESSION