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SKIPPING BAIL

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The failure to honor one's pledge to appear in court at a future designated time after bail was paid to secure the defendant's release. The bail money paid is forfeited. … [Read more...]

SKU

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Stock keeping unit … [Read more...]

SLADE

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In old records. A long, flat, and narrow piece or strip of ground Paroch. Antiq. 465. … [Read more...]

SLAINS

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See LETTERS OF SLAINS. … [Read more...]

SLANDER

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Defamation that is oral or spoken. It is a false statement made about a person, shared with at least one other person, that harms the defamed person's reputation or standing in the community. Slander is a civil wrong (tort) and the most common cases include false statements made on the radio which reach many persons. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In torts. Oral … [Read more...]

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