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SUGGESTIVE INTERROGATION

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This phrase has been used by some writers to signify the same thing as leading question. … [Read more...]

SUGGESTIVE MARK

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A name or mark which suggests the nature of the company's products or services without being completely descriptive, just suggestive. Such marks are capable of being registered. … [Read more...]

SUBVERSION

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To make attempts to overthrow the government or authority. To subvert. … [Read more...]

SUFFERING

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See pain and suffering. The effects of pain, injury and trauma suffered by a person that is typically caused by a negligent or wrongful act of another party which may be revocable as general damages in a personal injury lawsuit. … [Read more...]

SUCCESS BILLING

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A contingency fee where an attorney agrees to be paid a certain amount based upon a successful outcome in a case, e.g. a certain percentage or amount based upon recovery of different levels of monetary awards to the plaintiff. … [Read more...]

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