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SOUND

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Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition(adjective) - Whole; In good condition; marketable. So used in warranties of chattels. Sound and disposing mind and memory. This phrase is often used in the law of wills, to signify testamentary capacity. Sound mind. This term denotes the normal condition of the human mind,that state in which its faculties of perception and judgment … [Read more...] about SOUND

SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

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A legal privilege where the federal, state, and tribal governments may not be sued. Local governments in most jurisdictions may also be immune from some forms of action such as tort. … [Read more...] about SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

SOUND BODY

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In good health, without injury or impairment. … [Read more...] about SOUND BODY

SOVEREIGN STATE

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One which governs itself independently of any foreign power. … [Read more...] about SOVEREIGN STATE

SOUND HEALTH

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In good health. Healthy. The state of one's body being in reasonably satisfactory physical condition. … [Read more...] about SOUND HEALTH

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