A case where witnesses swear they are telling the truth yet their testimony seems contradictory. A jury will decide who is most credible. … [Read more...] about SWEARING MATCH
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SWEARING THE PEACE
Showing to a magistrate that one has just cause to be afraid of another in consequence of his menaces, in order to have him bound over to keep the peace. … [Read more...] about SWEARING THE PEACE
SWEARING-IN
A ceremony where a witness or an official is administered an oath. … [Read more...] about SWEARING-IN
SWEAT EQUITY
Owning property or a business as a result of considerable effort and work contributed. For example, where a party creating a new online business requires significant programming to make it successful but does not have sufficient funds, a programmer may found who will contribute significant programming efforts in exchange for partial ownership in the business. … [Read more...] about SWEAT EQUITY
SWEEPING
Comprehensive; including in Its scope many persons or objects; as a sweeping objection. … [Read more...] about SWEEPING