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Stringent, rigid, without any leeway. As to strict "Construction," "Foreclosure," and "Settlement," see those titles. … [Read more...] about STRICT

The narrow interpretation of a statute, clause or other legal writing. This methodology uses the plain meaning of the words themselves, what is stated literally or what the meaning was at the time and place when originally written. Also referred to as original intent or strict interpretation. The interpretation of a legal statute strictly on what is written and not looking at … [Read more...] about STRICT CONSTRUCTION

Liability where the defendant need not have intent or negligence in order to be charged and found liable of committing a minor crime or tort. All that is necessary is proving that the defendant committed the act, e.g. it matters not that the defendant knew he was speeding while driving, all that matters is that the defendant was driving in excess of the state speed limit. … [Read more...] about STRICT LIABILITY

When police officers stop persons who are suspected of carrying dangerous weapons and conduct a pat down test over the person's clothing to determine whether the individual is carrying a concealed weapon. … [Read more...] about STOP AND FRISK

A deception either by words or actions, in times of war, in order to obtain an advantage over an evenly. 2. Such stratagems, though contrary to morality, have been justified, unless they have been accompanied by perfidy, injurious to the rights of humanity, as in the example given by Vattel of an English frigate, which during a war between France and England, appeared off … [Read more...] about STRATAGEM