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SURTAX

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An additional tax; a tax that is added to and on top of tax already charged or imposed. … [Read more...]

SURVEILLANCE

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Observing the actions of a person either with their knowledge (overt) or without their knowledge (covert.) To tail is a slang term to denote surveillance of a person who is moving. In some instances, surveillance may rise to a breach of right to privacy law. … [Read more...]

SURETY

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contracts. A person who binds himself for the payment of a sum of money or for the performance of something else, for another, who is already bound for the same. A surety differs from a guarantor, and the latter cannot be sued until after a suit against the principal. 10 Watts, 258. 2. The surety differs from bail in this, that the latter actually has, or is by law presumed to … [Read more...]

SURRENDER BY OPERATION OF LAW

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To surrender property as a result of a law, for example, the termination of a lease and surrender of the property by the tenant. … [Read more...]

SURETY BOND

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A bond that is issued by a surety who guarantees performance should the obligated party fail to meet its obligations. … [Read more...]

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