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RECEIPTOR

A name given in some of the states to a person who receives from the sheriff goods which the latter has seized under process of garnishment, on giving to the sheriff a bond conditioned to have the property forthcoming when demanded or when execution issues. Story, Bailm. … [Read more...] about RECEIPTOR

RECIDIVISM

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See recidivist; of and concerning recidivists. … [Read more...] about RECIDIVISM

REBUS SIC STANTIBUS

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Latin: At this point of affairs; in these circumstances. … [Read more...] about REBUS SIC STANTIBUS

RECEIVABLE

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An amount due and owing, the amount to be paid for a prepaid service or product that has been delivered and is outstanding. … [Read more...] about RECEIVABLE

RECIDIVIST

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A repeat criminal offender, usually one who commits the same crime multiple times. … [Read more...] about RECIDIVIST

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