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(1) Latin: In the matter of; in the case Of. A term of frequent use in designating judicial proceedings, in which there is only one party. Thus, "Re Vivian" signifles "In the matter of Vivian," or in "Vivian's Case." (2) Abbreviation for "Retained Earnings". … [Read more...] about RE

Also known as REIT; refers to a business that invests in real estate. Investors can buy stock in a company (a REIT) that invests and holds real property. … [Read more...] about REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

The abbreviation of "re-cordari facias loquelam" (q. v.) Re, verbis, seripto, consensu, tradi-tione, junetura vestes snmere pacta solent. Compacts usually take their clothing from the thing itself, from words, from writing, from consent, from delivery. Plowd. 161. … [Read more...] about RE. FA. LO.

That evidence which is able to be seen and which can be presented to the jury for inspection. See also the term demonstrative evidence. … [Read more...] about REAL EVIDENCE

In old English law. A rase; a measure of onions, containing twenty Hones, and each flonis twenty-five heads. Fleta, lib. 2, c 12, … [Read more...] about RASTUS