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RULING

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Any decision a judge makes during the course of a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about RULING

RUPEE

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A silver coin of India, rated at 2s. for the current and 2s. 3d. for the Bombay, rupee. … [Read more...] about RUPEE

RUMOR

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A general public report of certain things, without any certainty as to their truth. 2. In general, rumor cannot be received in evidence, but when the question is whether such rumor existed, and not its truth or falsehood, then evidence of it may be given. … [Read more...] about RUMOR

RUN

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(noun) - In American law. A watercourse of small size. Webb v. Bedford,'2 Bibb. (Ky.) 354.(verb) - To have currency or legal validity in a prescribed territory; as, the writ ran throughout the county. To have applicability or legal effect during a prescribed period of time; as, the statute of limitations has run against the claim. To follow or accompany; to be attached to … [Read more...] about RUN

RUN WITH THE LAND

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See running with the land. … [Read more...] about RUN WITH THE LAND

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