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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...]

WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY

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A company that is completely and fully owned by another company; where 100% of the outstanding stock is owned by the parent company. … [Read more...]

WIFE’S EQUITY

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When a husband is compelled to seek the aid of a court of equity for the purpose of obtaining the possession or control of his wife's estate, that court will recognize the right of the wife to have a suitable and reasonable provision made, by settlement or otherwise, for herself and her children, out of the property thus brought within Its jurisdiction. This right is called the … [Read more...]

WHORE

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A whore is a woman who practices unlawful commerce with men, particularly one who does so for hire; a harlot; a concubine; a prostitute. Sheehey v. Cokley, 43 Iowa, 183, 22 Am. Rep. 230. … [Read more...]

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