Expressions (A–Z)
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C
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Came upon the signed
See: 'On the Sealed.'
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D
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Deathbed statement – legal reference?
Words spoken by a person shortly before they died. Legally, great importance is...
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E
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even though / although
Even though. Although. Despite the fact that...
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Ex parte
A legal proceeding conducted in the presence of only one of the parties to the d...
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H
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Holder in due course
Someone who lawfully holds something; or a legal term from the field of negotiab...
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I
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I have spoken the truth / Veritas convicii excusat (L)
A legal defense against a libel or slander claim. 'The truth absolves from punis...
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In the presence of both parties
In the presence of the two litigating parties.
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Irrelevant argument
See: "beside the point."
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L
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Lacking validity
Without any validity. Lacking authority. Lacking legal significance.
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N
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No punishment is imposed unless there is prior warning
A legal principle stating that punishment cannot be imposed before a prior warni...
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