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RIGHT CLOSE, WRIT OF

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An abolished writ which lay for tenants in ancient demesne, and others of a similar nature, to try the right of their lands and tenements in the court of the lord exclusively. 1 Steph. Comm. 224. … [Read more...]

RIGHT OF SEARCH

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In international law. The right of one vessel, on the high seos, to stop a vessel of another nationality and examine her papers and (in some cases) her cargo. Thus, in time of war, a vessel of either belligerent has the right to search a neutral ship, encountered at sea, to ascertain whether the latter is carrying contraband goods. … [Read more...]

RIDER

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A rider, or rider-roll, signifles a schedule or small piece of parchment annexed to some part of a roll or record. It is frequently familiarly used for any kind of a schedule or writing annexed to a document which cannot well be Incorporated in the body of such document. Thus, in passing bills through a legislature, when a new clause is added after the bill has passed through … [Read more...]

RFP

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Request for Proposal … [Read more...]

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