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WIFA

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Lat. In old European law. A mark or sign; a mark set up on land, tot denote an exclusive occupation, or to prohibit entry. Spelman. … [Read more...]

WHOLESALER

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One who purchases in bulk from manufacturers and suppliers and resells the goods to retailers. … [Read more...]

WIFE

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domestic relations. A woman who has a husband live and undivorced. The correlative term is "husband." … [Read more...]

WHOLLY

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Completely. In its entirety. Not partial but entire or whole. … [Read more...]

WIFES EQUITY

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(Wife's Equity) By this phrase is understood the equitable right of a wife to have settled upon her and her children a suitable provision out of her estate whenever the husband cannot obtain it, without the aid of a court of equity. 2. By the marriage the husband acquires an interest in the property of his wife in consideration of the obligation which he contracts by the … [Read more...]

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