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SWEARING THE PEACE

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Showing to a magistrate that one has just cause to be afraid of another in consequence of his menaces, in order to have him bound over to keep the peace. … [Read more...]

SWEARING-IN

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A ceremony where a witness or an official is administered an oath. … [Read more...]

SWEAT EQUITY

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Owning property or a business as a result of considerable effort and work contributed. For example, where a party creating a new online business requires significant programming to make it successful but does not have sufficient funds, a programmer may found who will contribute significant programming efforts in exchange for partial ownership in the business. … [Read more...]

SWEEPING

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Comprehensive; including in Its scope many persons or objects; as a sweeping objection. … [Read more...]

SUUS JUDEX

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Latin: In old, English law. A proper judge; a judge having cognizance Of a cause. literally, one's own judge. Bract fol. 40L … [Read more...]

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