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WITENAGEMOTE

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"The assembly of wise men." This was the great national council or parliament of the Saxons in England, comprising the noblemen, high ecclesiastics, and other great thanes of the kingdom, advising and aiding the king in the general administration of government. … [Read more...]

WITENS

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The chiefs of the Saxon lords or thanes, their nobles, and wise men. … [Read more...]

WIRE TRANSFER

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An electronic transfer of money or funds between financial institutions. … [Read more...]

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This phrase, used in a contract of sale, implies that the purchaser assumes the risk of all defects and imperfections, provided they do not destroy the identity of the thing sold. … [Read more...]

WIRETAPPING

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Also known as eavesdropping, it is listening in on private telephone conversations using specialized equipment. Wire tapping requires a search warrant or court order to be legal and valid as evidence to be admissible in a court of law. … [Read more...]

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