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TRIPARTITE

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Consisting of three parts, as a deed tripartite, between A of the first part, B of the second part, and C of the third part, executed In triplicate. … [Read more...]

TRIENS

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Lat. In Roman law. A subdivision of the as, containing four uncice; the proportion of four-twelfths or one-third. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. A copper coin of the value of one-third of the as. Brande. In feudal law. Dower or third. 2 Bl. Comm. 129. … [Read more...]

TRIER OF FACT

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The one hearing, weighing the evidence and making a decision. If a trial by judge then the judge is the trier of fact, otherwise it is the jury. An ALJ may be the trier of fact in administrative law hearings. … [Read more...]

TRIAL BY ORDEAL

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A criminal or civil trial taking place in medieval England, typically involving torture or drowning. … [Read more...]

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