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TRAITOROUSLY

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pleadings. This is a technical word, which is essential in an indictment for treason in order to charge the crime, and which cannot be supplied by any other word, or any kind of circumlocution. Having been well laid in the statement of the treason itself, it is not necessary to state every overt act to have been traitorously committed. … [Read more...]

TRADE AGREEMENT

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A pact made between nations that regulates the trade between them, e.g. NAFTA. … [Read more...]

TRADE DRESS

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The packaging of a product that makes it distinctive and unique in the eyes of those in the market from other products. For example, a unique shape of a wine bottle or other unusual packaging. Trade dress can receive federal trademark protection if unique and distinguishable from other products in the marketplace. … [Read more...]

TRADE NAME

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The name of a business used in trade, usually appearing on letterhead and bank accounts. … [Read more...]

TRADE SECRET

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A unique and confidential item of commercial information that may drive the success of a company's business. … [Read more...]

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