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RECALL A JUDGMENT

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To reverse a judgment on a matter, of fact; the judgment is then said to be recalled or revoked, and when it is reversed for an error of law, it is said simply to be reversed, quod judicium reversetur. To revoke, cancel, vacate, or reverse a judgment for matters of fact; when it ia annulled by reason of errors of law, it is said to be "reversed." … [Read more...] about RECALL A JUDGMENT

RECEPTUS

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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

RECANT

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

RECESS

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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

RECAPITALIZE

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

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