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SUPERMAJORITY

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A vote where more than 50% is required, such as a 2/3 vote. Usually used as an anti-takeover measure by public companies. … [Read more...]

SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWER

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One which was filed in chancery for the purpose of correcting, adding to, and explaining an answer already filed. … [Read more...]

SUPERNUMARY WITNESSES

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Extra witnesses beyond the number needed. For example, a third witness where only two witnesses are required under law. … [Read more...]

SUPPLEMENTAL BILL

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equity plead. A bill already filed to supply some defect in the original bill. See Bill supplemental. … [Read more...]

SUPERNUMERARI

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Rom. civil law. From the reign of Constantine to Justinian, advocates were divided into two classes: viz. advocates in title, who were called statute, and supernumeraries. The statutes were inscribed in the matriculation books, and formed a part of the college of advocates in each jurisdiction. The supernumeraries were not attached to any bar in particular, and could reside … [Read more...]

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