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

To contradict; to do away as, every homicide is presumed to be murder, unless the contrary appears from evidence which proves the death; and this presumption it lies on the defendant to rebut by showing that it was justifiable or excusable. Allis. Prin. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In pleading and evidence. To rebut is to defeat or take away the effect ot … [Read more...] about REBUT

Voluntarily to take from another what is offered. 2. A landlord, for example, could not be said to receive the key from his tenant, when the latter left it at his house without his knowledge, unless by his acts afterwards, he should be presumed to have given his consent. … [Read more...] about RECEIVE

Mutual, dual favors or promises one in exchange for the other, affecting each party equally. … [Read more...] about RECIPROCAL

An assumption that is deemed fact unless rebutted by reliable conflicting evidence. When prima facie evidence is provided (clear on its face as to facts), it becomes a rebuttable presumption. Evidence. A presumption which is presumed valid but which is subject to conflicting evidence being presented which effectively rebuts or overturns the presumption. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...] about REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION