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SUSPECT

1. A person to whom the facts and evidence lead one to believe has committed a crime. 2. Something that is questionable or seems awry and not quite right. … [Read more...] about SUSPECT

SUUS HAERES

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Latin: In the civil law. Those descendants who were under the power of the deceased at the time of his death, and who are most nearly related to him. Calvin. … [Read more...] about SUUS HAERES

SURROGATE PARENT

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A persona who acts as a parent to a child in place of a child's actual parent. … [Read more...] about SURROGATE PARENT

SURSISE

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L. Fr. In old English law. Neglect; omission; default; cessation. … [Read more...] about SURSISE

SURSUM REDDERE

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Latin: In old conveyancing. To render up; to surrender. … [Read more...] about SURSUM REDDERE

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