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RASCAL

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An opprobrious term, applied to persons of bad character. The law does not presume that a damage has arisen because the defendant has been called a rascal, and therefore no general damages can be recovered for it; if the party has received special damages in consequence of being so called, be can recover a recompense to indemnify him for his loss. … [Read more...]

RAN

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Sax. In Saxon and old English law. Open theft, or robbery. … [Read more...]

RACKETEERING

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Criminal acts that interfere with free trade or commerce as the result of threats and acts of violence, e.g. RICO statutes, acts of the mafia or organized crime. See RICO. … [Read more...]

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