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STYLE

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As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person. … [Read more...]

SUA SPONTE

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Latin term meaning on its own will or on its own motion and usually refers to a judge's decision on a matter which the parties have not requested adjudication. Voluntarily; without prompting or suggestion. … [Read more...]

STRIP

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The act of spoiling or unlawfully taking away anything from the land, by the tenant for life or years, or by one holding an estate in the land less than the entire fee. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1295. … [Read more...]

SUABLE

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That which may be sued. … [Read more...]

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