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WORD

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construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech. 2. Words are to be understood in a proper or figurative sense, and they are used both ways in law. They are also used in a technical sense. It is a general rule that contracts and wills shall be construed as the parties understood them; every person, however, is presumed to understand … [Read more...]

WOMENS SUFFRAGE

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Womens' right to vote which was granted in 1920 pursuant to the Nineteenth Amendment. … [Read more...]

WORDS

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As used in law, this word generally signifles the technical terms and phrases appropriate to particular instruments, or aptly fitted to the expression of a particular Intention in legal instruments. See the subtitles following. Words of art. The vocabulary or terminology of a particular art or science, and especially those expressions which are idiomatic or peculiar to it. See … [Read more...]

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