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ability

ability is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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absence

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absent

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absolute

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absorber

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abuse

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accelerate

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accept

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access

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accident

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accommodation

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account

account is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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accounting firm

accounting firm is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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accounting principles

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accredited

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accredited investor

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accrual

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accrual period

accrual period is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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accrue

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accrued benefit

accrued benefit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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accrued interest

accrued interest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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accumulation

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accuracy

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accurate

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acknowledge

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acquire

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acquired company

acquired company is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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acquiror

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acquisition

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act

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action

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active

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actual

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actual cost

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actual knowledge

actual knowledge is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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actual/360

actual/360 is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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addendum

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addition

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additional information

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address

address is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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adjusted

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administer

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administrative agent

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administrator

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admission

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adopt

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advance

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advantage

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adverse

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adverse effect

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adversely affect

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advertising

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advice

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adviser

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advisor

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advisory

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affairs

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affects

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affidavit

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affiliate

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affixed

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age

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agency

agency is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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agent

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aggregate

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aggregate amount

aggregate amount is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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agreement

agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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all costs

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alleged

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allocable

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allow

allow is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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alternate

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ambassador

ambassador is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ambiguity

ambiguity is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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amend

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amortization

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amount

amount is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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amount due

amount due is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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amount paid

amount paid is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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analysis

analysis is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ancillary

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annex

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anniversary

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announcement

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annual

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annual report

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annuitant

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annuity

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annum

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answer

answer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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any person

any person is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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apartments

apartments is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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appeal

appeal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable

applicable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable condition

applicable condition is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable law

applicable law is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable percentage

applicable percentage is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable provision

applicable provision is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable rate

applicable rate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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applicable requirement

applicable requirement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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apply

apply is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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appoint

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appraisal

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appraised value

appraised value is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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appreciation

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appropriate

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approve

approve is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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arbitrator

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architect

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area

area is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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arrange

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article

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ascribed

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assertion

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assessed

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asset

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asset manager

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asset representations

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asset value

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asset-backed

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assign

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assignee

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assignor

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assist

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assistant secretary

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associate

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assumed

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assumption

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assurance

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attached

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attention

attention is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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attestation

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attorney

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attributable

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audit

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auditor

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authenticate

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authority

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authorized officer

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authorized representative

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auto

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automatic

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automobile

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availability

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available funds

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average

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avoidance

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award

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backed

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backup

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bad

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bad faith

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balance

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balance sheet

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balloon

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bank

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bankruptcy

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bankruptcy code

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base

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base rate

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basic

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basis

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basis points

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bear

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benchmark

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beneficial

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beneficial interest

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beneficial owner

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beneficiary

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benefit

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bid

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bills

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bind

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binding obligation

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board

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board of directors

board of directors is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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board of governors

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bodily injury

bodily injury is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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body

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bona fide

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bond

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bonus

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books

books is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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borrowed

borrowed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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branch

branch is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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breach

breach is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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bridge lender

bridge lender is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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broker

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budget

budget is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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building

building is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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built

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bureau

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business

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business day

business day is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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business hours

business hours is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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buy

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buyer

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by-laws

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bylaws

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calculate

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calendar

calendar is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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calendar quarter

calendar quarter is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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calendar year

calendar year is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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call

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cap

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capacity

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capital

capital is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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capital account

capital account is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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capital expenditure

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capital lease

capital lease is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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capital stock

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captions

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card

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care

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carrier

carrier is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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case

case is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cash

cash is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cash collateral

cash collateral is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cash equivalent

cash equivalent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cash flow

cash flow is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cashless

cashless is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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casualty

casualty is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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category

category is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cause

cause is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cease

cease is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cede

cede is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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center

center is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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certificate

certificate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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certificate administrator

certificate administrator is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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certificates class

certificates class is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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certified public accountant

certified public accountant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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certify

certify is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chairman

chairman is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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change

change is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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change control

change control is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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change in control

change in control is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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charge

charge is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chattel

chattel is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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check

check is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chief

chief is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chief executive

chief executive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chief executive officer

chief executive officer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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chief financial officer

chief financial officer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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circumstance

circumstance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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city

city is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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civil

civil is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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claim

claim is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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claimant

claimant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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class

class is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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classification

classification is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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classified

classified is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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clean

clean is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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clearing

clearing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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client

client is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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close

close is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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closing date

closing date is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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co-lender

co-lender is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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co-trustee

co-trustee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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code

code is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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collateral

collateral is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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collect

collect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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combined

combined is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commence

commence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commerce

commerce is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commercial

commercial is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commercial paper

commercial paper is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commercially reasonable

commercially reasonable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commission

commission is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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committed

committed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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committee

committee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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commodity

commodity is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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common law

common law is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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common stock

common stock is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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communicate

communicate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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companion

companion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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companion loan

companion loan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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company

company is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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company subsidiary

company subsidiary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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comparable

comparable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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compensate

compensate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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compensation plan

compensation plan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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competent

competent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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competent jurisdiction

competent jurisdiction is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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competitive

competitive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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complaint

complaint is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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complete

complete is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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completion date

completion date is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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compliance

compliance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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component

component is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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computed

computed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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condemnation

condemnation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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condition

condition is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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conduct

conduct is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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confer

confer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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confidence

confidence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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confidential

confidential is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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confidential information

confidential information is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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confirmed

confirmed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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conflict

conflict is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consecutive

consecutive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consent

consent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consequential

consequential is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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conservator

conservator is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consideration

Consideration is like trading your favorite toy for a friend’s shiny marble.

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consistent

consistent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consolidated

consolidated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consolidated financial

consolidated financial is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consolidated financial statements

consolidated financial statements is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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construct

Imagine a permission slip: the signature line is part of the construct.

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construction contract

It acts like a detailed permission slip for building something; if you don't follow the rules, the school won't let you use the playground equipment.

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consult

consult is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consumer

consumer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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consummate

consummate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contact

contact is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contemporaneously

contemporaneously is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contest

contest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contingent

contingent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contingent liability

contingent liability is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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continuous

continuous is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contract

contract is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contract price

The contract price is like setting the cost on a permission slip; it tells you exactly how much money you owe for getting that fun activity approved.

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contractor

contractor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contractual

contractual is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contravention

contravention is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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contribute

contribute is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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control

Control is like holding the master key to a playground: if you have it, you decide when recess starts and who gets to use the swings.

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controlled group

controlled group is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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controlling class

controlling class is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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conversion

conversion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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convert

Converting means swapping something out for something else entirely.

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convey

Convey is like handing over a signed permission slip; once you hand it over, the right instantly moves from your name to theirs.

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cooperation

cooperation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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copy

copy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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copyright

copyright is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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core

core is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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corporate

corporate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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corporate action

corporate action is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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correct

correct is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cost

cost is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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counsel

counsel is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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counterclaim

counterclaim is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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counterpart

counterpart is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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counterparty

counterparty is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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country

country is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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county

county is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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courier

courier is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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court

court is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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court of competent jurisdiction

court of competent jurisdiction is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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court order

court order is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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covenant

covenant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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coverage

coverage is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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covered

If your permission slip says recess time is 'covered,' you get to go out and play.

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creation

creation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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credit

credit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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credit agreement

credit agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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credit facility

credit facility is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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credit risk

credit risk is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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creditor

A creditor is like someone who has a note written out promising them money.

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criminal

criminal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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criteria

criteria is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cumulative

cumulative is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cure

cure is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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cure period

cure period is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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currency

currency is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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current

Current acts like checking the clock on a library book; it tells you if the due date (the present moment) has passed.

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cusip

A CUSIP is like a unique ID number on your favorite toy.

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custodian

custodian is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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custody

Custody is like deciding who gets to hold your favorite toy—it’s the official permission slip that says who is in charge of it.

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customarily

customarily is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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customary

customary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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customer

customer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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daily

daily is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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damage

When someone breaks their promise (like not letting you use your hall pass), the damage is the penalty or inconvenience they caused you.

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data

Data functions like a permission slip; if you hand over inaccurate data about your grades, the school (the court) can reject your request for credit.

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data room

data room is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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date

Think of a hall pass that says you must be back in class by 3 pm; if you’re late, you miss recess.

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date of determination

date of determination is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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date of issuance

date of issuance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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day

day is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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deadline

deadline is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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deal

A deal is like trading your allowance for a permission slip; both sides agree on what they get and give up.

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dealer

dealer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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death

Death is like when you hand in your hall pass for good—you can't come back to class.

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debenture

debenture is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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debt

Debt is like owing your friend five dollars for lunch.

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debt service

debt service is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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debtor

debtor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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decision

decision is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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declare

declare is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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decreased

If your library fine is decreased from $5 to $2, that means you owe less money than you thought you did.

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decree

decree is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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deduct

deduct is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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deed

deed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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default

default is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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defeasance

defeasance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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defect

defect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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defend

defend is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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defense

defense is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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defer

Deferring means hitting the pause button on a promise; if you promised to clean my room today but say you'll do it next week, that’s deferring.

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deferral

deferral is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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deficiency

If you promise to pay $20 but only hand over a $15 bill, the $5 left over is the deficiency.

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delegate

Imagine you give your friend a permission slip to sign for you; they are acting as your delegate when they do so.

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delinquent

A library book is delinquent when you forget to return it by the due date, causing you to incur a fine.

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deliver

Delivery is like handing over a permission slip; once you hand it to your friend, they are officially allowed to use it.

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delivery

Delivery is like handing over your friend their permission slip for recess.

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demand

demand is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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denominated

If your permission slip says 'payment denominated in dollars,' you know exactly what kind of money to hand over.

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dental

It functions like a permission slip for your teeth; it tells you what the dentist can do and what you promise to do in return.

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department

The department acts like the 'permission slip' for a big school project; it tells everyone exactly what they are allowed to do and who must sign of...

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departure

A departure is like when you hand in your hall pass to leave class early; it signals you are officially leaving that space.

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dependent

A dependent is like a kid who relies on Mom for rides; if the kid breaks curfew, they are dependent on Mom's permission slip being valid.

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deposit

A deposit is like giving your friend $5 upfront if they promise to keep your favorite baseball card safe until you pick it up.

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depositary

Imagine you give your friend a library book (the asset) and ask them to keep it safe for you.

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depositor

If you give your allowance to Grandma (the bank), you are the depositor.

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depository

Think of a depository like the school’s lost‑and‑found box where you hand in your jacket and the teacher promises to keep it safe until you pick it...

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depository institution

Think of a depository institution like the school’s safe where you hand in your lunch money and expect to get it back when you need it.

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depository trust

Think of a depository trust like a school hall pass that a teacher holds for you; the teacher must give it back only when you follow the rules writ...

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depreciation

Depreciation is like letting your favorite drawing lose color over time; it shrinks its value until it's just a faint sketch.

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derived

If your main permission slip lets you play on the swing set, a derived right is like getting permission to use the slide because it's attached to t...

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descendants

A descendant is like the person who gets your permission slip when you can't bring it home.

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design

Design is like deciding exactly how your drawing for a clubhouse must look—the height, the color of the trim, and where the slides go.

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designee

It's like giving your friend permission to sign for a package meant for you.

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destruction

Destruction is like when your favorite coloring book gets ruined—you can’t use it anymore.

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detail

It’s like when a permission slip says 'Go to recess' instead of just 'Recess.' The detail tells you exactly what is allowed.

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determination

A determination is like when your teacher decides you passed or failed a test; that ruling officially settles that part of school.

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developed

If you write down a promise and work on it until it’s ready to use—that's developing it.

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device

A device is like your permission slip; it grants you the right to do something specific.

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diligence

Diligence means doing your homework before you sign something important.

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direct

A direct promise is when your friend promises *you* a cookie right away.

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director

Think of a director like the parent on your permission slip; they are the one making sure you follow the rules set by the school principal (the com...

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disability

Disability is like having a hall pass from school; it means you can't do everything perfectly right now.

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disbursement

A disbursement is like handing over the allowance you promised your sibling.

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discharge

Imagine you borrow a friend's favorite video game; when they 'discharge' you from the debt, it means you don't have to give it back anymore.

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disclaimer

Think of a hall pass that says you can run in the hallway without getting in trouble; it only works if the teacher wrote it clearly and gave it to...

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disclose

Disclosure is like telling your friend every single reason why you want their video game.

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disclosure

Disclosure is like showing your friend the 'fine print' on a permission slip before they sign it.

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discount

A discount is like getting a permission slip that lets you pay only $9 instead of $10 for recess time.

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discovery

Discovery is like when your teacher asks you to show all your homework before grading it.

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discretion

Discretion is like having a hall pass that lets you choose which hallway to go down—the principal doesn't tell you exactly where, just that you can...

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discrimination

Discrimination is when you don't let your friend play on the swing because of their messy hair color, even if they are perfectly capable.

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dispose

Disposing is like handing over your hall pass; you are giving up your permission to be somewhere else.

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disposition

A disposition is like deciding if your permission slip gets signed (approved) or rejected (denied).

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dispute

A dispute is like when you and your friend argue over whose turn it is on the swings; both sides have different stories about who started first.

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dispute resolution

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disqualified

If you get a hall pass but the teacher takes it back, your privilege to be out of class is disqualified.

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disqualified organization

It's like getting an 'X' next to your name on a permission slip.

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disregarded

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dissolution

It's like when you finish reading a book; dissolution ends the story and all your commitments to it.

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distance

If your hall pass says you must be less than 50 feet from the classroom door, that limits where you can go.

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distribute

Distribution is like handing out slices of pizza based on who ordered what; it means giving each person their correct share according to the agreem...

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distribution date

The distribution date is like the day you finally get your permission slip signed by the principal; that's when you are officially allowed to go pl...

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distributor

Think of a distributor like a kid who gets a box of cookies from a parent and is allowed to hand them out to classmates during recess.

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district

Think of it like a neighborhood park; your hall pass only lets you play in that specific area.

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district court

Think of it like the principal's office at your school; it handles almost every single complaint, big or small.

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dividend

Think of a dividend like a cafeteria ticket a kid earns; the school promises to give it, and the kid can trade it for a snack at lunch.

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division

It’s like splitting an allowance equally among three kids; each kid gets their own separate piece of money.

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document

Think of it like your permission slip; the paper proves you have permission to go to the park.

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dollar

Think of a dollar like a hall pass that lets you buy a snack; if the pass says $5, you must hand over exactly five bucks, no more, no less.

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domain

Think of it like the rules for a playground game; the domain says whether you can play tag, swings, or slide-only.

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domestic

A domestic promise is like a permission slip signed at your school by someone who lives right down the street; it matters because only your local p...

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downgrade

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draft

A draft is like a permission slip you write before the principal signs it; it shows you are asking for something, but it isn't official yet.

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draw

A draw is like when your parent says, "Draw this allowance today!".

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drug

A drug is like a hall pass for your body; when you use it, it lets you do something different, like run faster than usual.

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due

It means doing what is expected, like following the rules on a permission slip.

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due date

It's like the last day written on your permission slip; you must turn it in by that exact time for it to count.

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due diligence

Due diligence is like checking a friend's report card before promising them you'll let them borrow your expensive video game console.

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duly authorized

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duly organized

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duplication

Duplication is like handing in two identical permission slips for field day; you might be marked down for submitting too many, even if both are valid.

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duration

Duration is how long something lasts; think of a library book's due date.

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duty

A duty is like a promise you make on a permission slip; if you don't follow it, you get penalized.

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e-mail

An email works like a hall pass: you hand it to the teacher, and it proves you’re allowed to leave class, just as the message proves you agreed to...

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early

Early means happening before the due date on your permission slip.

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earnings

If you earn money from babysitting, that money is your earning.

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ebitda

EBITDA is like checking your allowance before taking out any fines (interest), taxes, wear-and-tear deductions, or accounting write-offs.

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economic

It describes the money side of things.

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effect

The effect is like the consequence of signing a permission slip; if you sign it, the legal effect is that your parents give you permission to play...

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effective date

It's like the day written on a permission slip; that’s the first day you are officially allowed to go outside and play.

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effectuate

Effectuating something is like actually turning in your permission slip after signing it; you don't just sign it, you hand it over to make it offic...

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effort

It means you promised to try your hardest, like promising to study hard for a test even if you don't get an A.

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elect

Electing is like picking one flavor at the ice cream shop when you can have vanilla or chocolate.

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electronic

It’s like getting a permission slip through email instead of signing it in blue ink.

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electronic mail

It acts like sending a permission slip to your teacher digitally instead of on paper.

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eligible

Eligibility is like needing the correct permission slip to go on the field trip.

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eliminate

It's like crossing out a promise on your lunch menu so nobody can ask for it later.

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email

An email functions like a signed permission slip; when you hit send, it's your official proof that you gave consent for something.

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emergency

Think of it like getting a hall pass when the bell rings; you need to leave right now because something urgent happened.

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employ

Employ means you promise to use something—like promising to use your allowance to buy a specific toy.

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employee

It’s like having a permission slip for school; if you are an employee, the principal (employer) controls when and where you go.

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employee benefit

Think of it like a permission slip: your paycheck is the basic allowance, but the free lunch or field trip is the employee benefit.

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employee benefit plan

Think of a school hall pass that lets a kid skip class; an employee benefit plan is the employer’s hall pass that lets workers receive health care...

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encumbrance

Think of an encumbrance like a hall pass that lets the teacher take your lunch money before you can leave the cafeteria.

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end

It is like when your library book's due date ends; you are free from that fine obligation.

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endorsed

If you sign your permission slip, that’s an endorsement.

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energy

Energy acts like a hall pass; if you promise to provide 'energy,' you must deliver that power or effort.

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enforce

Enforcing means making sure someone follows through on a promise; it’s like when you use your parent's authority to make your little sibling hand o...

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engagement

It functions like a signed permission slip: when you sign it, both you and your parent agree that something specific will happen, giving you the ri...

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engineering

Engineering is like following the instructions perfectly when building a complicated LEGO castle; if you skip a step, the whole thing might fall down.

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enhanced

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enter

It's like signing a permission slip for recess; once you sign, you are committed to going outside during that time.

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enterprise

Think of an enterprise as a big class at school.

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entire

Think of a hall pass that lets you use the whole playground; you can’t just stay on the swings and skip the slide.

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entitle

It means you have earned permission to do something or get paid for it.

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entity

Think of an entity like a permission slip; it shows who is allowed to do something legally.

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entry

An entry acts like a permission slip; it says you *can* do something, or it's like a rule on homework that says you *must* turn it in by Friday.

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environment

Think of a hall pass that lets a student go outside but requires them to keep the playground clean; breaking that rule means they lose the pass and...

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environmental

It's like putting rules on your permission slip that say you must recycle all your crayons before you leave school.

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environmental law

Think of a school hall pass: you can only wander where the pass says, and stepping outside lands you in trouble.

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equal

Equal means everyone gets the same chance at the swing set.

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equipment

Think of a school hall pass: you can walk the halls, but you must give it back when class ends, or you’re in trouble.

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equitable

Equitable means making things fair when the rules aren't perfect.

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equity

Imagine you borrowed your friend’s favorite video game, and they didn't just charge you a fine (money); they forced you to *return* it in perfect c...

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equity interest

It's like owning half the allowance money, even if your name isn't on the permission slip for it.

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ero

If you sign a permission slip with your name written as 'Jon' instead of 'John,' that spelling error is an ero.

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error

An error is like writing 'ten dollars' when you meant 'one hundred dollars' on your permission slip; that mistake changes everything about what you...

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escrow

Escrow acts like holding your friend’s permission slip until you finish your chores; neither of you can use it until the agreement says so.

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escrow agent

Think of it like a trusted friend holding your allowance while you wait for your sibling to finish chores.

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established

It means something is real and official, like when a teacher marks your permission slip as 'Approved.' If it's established, everyone has to follow...

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estate

The estate is like your entire pile of stuff—your toys, allowance, and any IOUs you have.

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estimate

It functions like a teacher saying, 'This test will take about 45 minutes.' That's an educated guess of how long it will last.

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estoppel

Imagine a kid who promises to let a friend use his bike; if the friend shows up ready to ride, the kid can’t later say, “No, I changed my mind.”

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ethics

Ethics is like following the rules on a permission slip; if you cheat to get it signed, your behavior lacks ethical merit.

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eurocurrency

Think of it like this: A regular permission slip is only good at your school.

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eurodollar

It functions like a special permission slip written in English dollars but signed by someone overseas.

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evaluator

An evaluator is like the teacher grading your math test; they decide if you got a 'B' or an 'A'.

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event

An event is like when you hand in your permission slip; that act triggers the permission to play outside.

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event default

Event default is like forgetting your permission slip for recess; if you don't turn it in (the obligation), the teacher (the other party) can kick...

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evidence

Evidence is like showing your teacher a permission slip when you want to go on a field trip.

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evidenced

If you say your dog ate the homework, and you show the chewed-up paper, that claim is evidenced.

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examination

Think of an examination like checking your homework before the teacher grades it.

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exceed

When you promise to bring 5 cookies but bring 7, that’s exceeding your promise.

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exception

An exception is like getting a hall pass when the rule says you must stay in class all day.

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excess

Excess is like getting an extra serving of cookies past what your mom said you could have.

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exchange

An exchange is like trading your favorite toy car for a friend's superhero action figure.

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excise tax

It acts like a special sticker fee slapped onto something, such as soda or gasoline.

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exclusive

It’s like getting the only hall pass in your class—no one else can use it while you have it.

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execute

Executing a permission slip means you are officially saying 'yes' to what's written on it.

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executive officer

Think of an executive officer as the parent who signs permission slips for all the kids at a party.

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executor

Think of the executor as the parent who gets permission to manage your allowance while you are gone.

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exemption

An exemption acts like a hall pass at school.

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exercise

Exercising is like using your hall pass when you actually need to go to the nurse.

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exhibit

Think of it like the permission slip for a field trip; the main letter says you can go, but the slip is the proof that lets you actually participate.

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existing

If you have an existing permission slip from your parents, it means you already have permission right now to go to the park.

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expenditure

It is like using your allowance to buy crayons for a school project; that spending is your expenditure.

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expense

An expense is like paying for your library book fine to get it back; you spent money (the expense) so you could fulfill your responsibility (return...

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expenses incurred

Expenses incurred are like the allowance you spend buying snacks for a class trip; they are costs you pay out while trying to achieve the goal of h...

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experience

It's like needing experience on the playground.

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expert

An expert acts like a teacher in a courtroom.

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expiration date

Think of a library book due date; once the date passes, you can’t keep the book without penalty, just as a contract ends when its expiration date a...

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expire

Think of a library book: once the due date passes, you can no longer borrow it without paying a fine.

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exposure

Exposure is like owing money on a permission slip; it's the amount you might have to pay if you break the rules.

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express

It's like writing down exactly what you promised your friend: 'I will bring the blue ball.' That clear promise is express, unlike just nodding and...

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extend

It's like getting an extra week on your permission slip when you needed more time to finish your science project.

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extension

An extension is like asking your teacher for an extra day on a math test.

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extension of credit

It’s like getting a hall pass that lets you leave school now but promises you'll be back during recess instead of immediately after class.

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external

It’s like when your friend promises Mom she will finish her homework—that promise is external to you and Dad, but it affects both of you.

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extraordinary

It's like getting permission to leave class early for a field trip; that's extraordinary compared to just staying for normal recess.

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face

Imagine your permission slip has a big smiley face drawn on it; that's the face of compliance.

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face amount

If your permission slip says the prize is worth $50, that's the face amount.

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facility

A facility acts like the rule on your permission slip: it tells you exactly where you are allowed to play, defining what privileges you have there.

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facsimile

Think of a facsimile like a hallway pass you copy and give a friend; the teacher accepts it as if you handed in the original.

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fact

A fact is like having that permission slip signed by your parent; it proves you are allowed to go to the park.

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factor

Think of a kid trading his lunch tickets for cash now, then the other kid collects the tickets later from classmates.

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fail

Failure is when you promise to bring your homework but forget it on Monday morning.

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failure

Failure is when you don't do what you promised; imagine failing to turn in your homework assignment by the deadline.

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fair

A fair outcome is like when your teacher grades your test honestly; it means they aren't favoring their favorite student, even if that student miss...

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fair market

It's the price you’d agree on for your favorite toy if you weren't desperate to sell it today.

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fair market value

It’s the fair price on your playground.

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fair value

Fair value is like the price tag on your favorite toy at the store right now, not what your grandma remembers paying for it last year.

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faith

Imagine you give a friend a hall pass assuming the teacher will let them leave; if the teacher later says no, you’re stuck with the promise you made.

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family

A family acts like a permission slip for everyone inside it; if you're on the list (the family), you get special rights, just like a kid gets to go...

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favorable

If your hall pass is favorable, you get permission to go outside even though rain is falling.

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fax

Think of a fax like a hallway pass; once you hand it to the teacher, you’ve officially let the school know you’re leaving class.

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feature

Think of a hall pass that lets a student use the gym; if the pass says "gym only," the student can’t go to the library without breaking the rule.

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federal

A federal issue is like getting permission to use the school playground, but that permission comes straight from the principal's office instead of...

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federal fund

Think of a federal fund like a school’s cafeteria money that only the lunch manager can spend on meals, not on toys.

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federal reserve

It is like a teacher deciding if the library fine goes up or down across the whole school.

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federal reserve bank

Think of it like a school principal: they set the rules (like lunch times) and make sure everyone follows them when signing permission slips.

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federal reserve system

Think of the Fed like a school principal who decides when the playground lights turn on; that decision changes when kids can play and when they mus...

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fee

Think of a library fine; that charge represents the cost you owe just for keeping a book too long.

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felony

It's like getting a major detention slip instead of just a warning sticker.

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fiduciary

It’s like when you hold a permission slip from your parent; you must only use it for school events, not just to skip lunch.

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fiduciary duty

It is like when you promise your sibling you will guard their favorite toy; even if a cooler toy comes along, you must still protect theirs first.

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field

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files

A file is like the collection folder you keep when you promise your friend you'll bring them their favorite toy; it proves the promise existed.

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final

A final grade on a test means you can't take it again and argue the teacher graded unfairly.

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final distribution

It’s like when you finish all your chores and Mom gives you the last dollar from your allowance jar.

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final judgment

It’s like when your teacher gives you a permanent grade on a test; that score is final unless a parent successfully challenges the grading criteria.

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final payment

It’s like paying your library fine—that last dollar makes sure you don't owe anything more for that book.

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finance

It's like deciding who gets the allowance first when you get paid; financing determines if Mom pays me now or later for chores done.

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financial

Financial is like the sticker price on your allowance slip; it tells everyone exactly how much money you owe or are owed for something done.

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financial institution

Think of it like a trusted librarian for your money; they keep track of your deposits (like borrowing books) and let you borrow theirs out (like ch...

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financial officer

The financial officer acts like a parent checking your allowance: they make sure every dollar spent matches what was promised, just like reading pe...

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financial statements

Think of a financial statement like a report card your school gives to parents, showing how well the business did in math and reading.

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financing statement

Think of it like a parent signing permission slips for all their kids at once; everyone knows who has claim to what before the field trip even starts.

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fines

A fine is like the penalty slip you get for forgetting your library book.

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finra

FINRA is like the principal at a big school.

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firm

It functions like a hall pass; it proves you have permission or commitment for something specific.

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first refusal

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fiscal

A fiscal deadline is like the due date on your library card; if you miss it, you get a fine (the consequence).

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fiscal year

It acts like a specific school semester on a permission slip; everything done within those dates counts toward your grade.

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fitness

Fitness means something works how it should.

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fixed

A fixed permission slip means the rules on it never change, even if you ask for a hall pass later.

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fixed income

It's like a library fine: you agree upfront that you will pay exactly $5 every month until you return the book (the principal).

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fixture

A fixture is like your bike; if you bolt it to the garage wall, it becomes part of the house, not just something you carry away when you leave.

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floating

Imagine a permission slip where your allowance changes every week based on how well you clean your room.

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floating rate

Think of a school lunch ticket that costs more when the cafeteria raises its food prices; the price changes automatically each week.

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flood

A flood acts like a hall pass on your allowance; it lets you skip chores even though the rule book says you should do them.

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floor

The floor is like the bottom line on a permission slip; even if you promise to do something better, you can't fall below that written standard.

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food

Food acts like the permission slip for a trip: if it’s not labeled correctly (like missing allergies), the field trip might be canceled.

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for cause

It acts like a rule on a permission slip: you can only get it if there's a good reason, not just because you feel like it.

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force

It’s like when you promised to bring your library book back on Tuesday, but a huge thunderstorm made it impossible to get out of the house that day.

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force majeure

Force majeure is like getting a hall pass because of a sudden thunderstorm.

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foreclosed

Foreclosed means when you break your promise about paying back a loan.

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foreclosure

Foreclosure is like breaking a promise when you can't afford your library fine.

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foreign

A foreign party is like a kid who moves from Texas to New York but still has his old school papers.

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foreign assets

Think of it like this: A permission slip signed at your school (domestic) is different from one signed by a visiting camp counselor (foreign).

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foreign currency

If you promise your friend $10, but he pays you in Euros, that Euro amount is the foreign currency.

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foreign exchange

It is like trading your allowance dollar for shiny arcade tokens.

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foreign securities

A foreign security acts like a permission slip from another state.

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foreseeable

Foreseeable means you thought it might happen before it did.

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forfeiture

Imagine you sign up for a library book but don't return it on time.

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form

Think of it like a permission slip for field trips; filling out that specific form tells everyone you are allowed to go.

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formation

Formation is like getting a signed permission slip for the park trip.

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former

If you were given a permission slip for recess yesterday, 'former' means you are no longer currently allowed to go out.

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formula

A formula is like the rule on a permission slip that says if you finish your homework (Variable A) and get good grades (Variable B), then you earn...

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foundation

Think of it like the first signature on a permission slip; without that initial sign-off, the whole field trip plan collapses.

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founder

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fraction

A fraction is like when you split a pizza among three friends; your slice is one-third (1/3) of the whole pie.

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franchise

A franchise is like a permission slip letting you run your own lemonade stand, but only if you use the specific pitcher and recipe the main owner r...

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fraud

Fraud is like when a friend gives you a permission slip claiming you'll go to the park, but secretly knows it’s really for the grocery store.

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fraudulent

It's like when your friend promises you a brand-new toy but secretly knows it’s broken; that promise is fraudulent because they lied about its qual...

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fuel

Fuel acts like the permission slip for recess; without that signed authorization (the fuel), you cannot play on the swings (perform the service).

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fulfillment

Fulfillment is like turning in your homework perfectly—it means you did exactly what the teacher asked for.

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full

A full permission slip means every box is checked and signed by Mom, Dad, and the teacher.

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full force

If your permission slip says 'full force,' it means you can use that hall pass right now, no waiting around for the principal's approval.

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fullest

It means you are promising to do *everything* required in the permission slip—not just coloring inside the lines, but also staying on the designate...

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fully

A signed permission slip is 'fully' completed when every signature line has ink on it.

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function

If your permission slip says you have the 'function' of reading only, that means you can't write on it.

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fund

Think of a fund like a school hall pass that lets a student go to the library; the school must keep the pass valid, and the student can use it only...

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fundamental

A permission slip for recess is fundamental to your day; without it, you can't play.

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funded debt

It functions like a library book with a special sticker on it; that sticker proves you have the right to take that exact book back, even if someone...

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furnish

Furnishing is like handing someone their permission slip when they need it to go outside.

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future

A future promise is like a permission slip you sign today for something happening next week.

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gaap

It is the official way you mark your allowance on a permission slip so everyone knows if it’s valid for recess or lunch.

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gacc

It functions like a parent promising to pay your library fine before you even get it.

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gain

If you get a hall pass to go somewhere fun, that permission slip granting you time away represents your gain.

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gas

Gas functions like a permission slip: it gives you the right to something (like going outside) based on rules written down.

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general

A general clause is like a 'catch-all' section on your permission slip.

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general counsel

Think of them like the ultimate rule enforcer on a playground; they make sure everyone follows the rules, just like when your mom says you must sig...

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general partner

Imagine sharing a piggy bank with friends; the general partner is the one who has to use their own allowance money if the group spends too much.

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generally accepted accounting principles

GAAP is like the official coloring book guide for money; everyone agrees on how to shade things.

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global

A global permission slip means you can take it anywhere in the world, not just at recess.

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good

Good means it works right and looks right, like a permission slip that has all the proper signatures.

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good faith

Good faith means you act fairly, like promising your friend you'll share your favorite toy without secretly hiding it.

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good standing

Good standing means you haven't broken the rules—like having all your permission slips signed and filed on time.

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goodwill

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govern

Governing is like choosing which set of playground rules applies to your game.

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governing law

Governing law is like deciding which set of rules applies to your permission slip—if you move from Texas to California, the governing law decides i...

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government agency

Think of it like getting permission from your school principal (the government agency) to play on the field; their approval makes the game official.

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governmental

It's like getting permission for your field trip signed by the principal (the government).

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governmental agency

It is like getting permission from the school principal for a field trip; that official represents the whole school system's rules.

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governmental body

It's like when your school principal makes a rule for all students; that principal represents the government.

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governmental entity

It's like when your school principal acts as a government entity; their permission slip has official weight over what your parents sign for you.

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governor

Think of a governor like a school principal who can sign off on a field‑trip permission slip, but also can cancel the trip if safety rules aren’t met.

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grace period

It functions like a hall pass for homework; you are late, but because of the pass, your teacher won't give you an immediate zero.

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grant

A grant is like when Mom gives you permission slip to play outside; she grants you the right to go out.

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grantee

The grantee is like the kid who gets the permission slip—they are the one allowed to go somewhere because someone else gave them that permission.

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grantor

Imagine signing a permission slip; you are the person *granting* permission to your kid to go to the park.

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grantor trust

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gross

A gross allowance is like getting the whole amount on your permission slip—every single point counts!

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gross negligence

Imagine a kid who promises to return a borrowed bike but throws it into a lake, knowing it will sink.

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ground

Ground is like the reason you give for breaking a promise; it’s why the other person has the right to ask for money back.

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group

A group is like a team on a playground; everyone agrees to follow the same rules together.

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growth

Growth is like when your allowance increases from $5 to $10 because you earned it.

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guarantee

A guarantee is like promising your friend you’ll pay back their loan if they forget to repay it themselves.

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guarantor

A guarantor acts like a parent signing for their child's library book fine.

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guaranty

It acts like a co-signer on a permission slip; if you forget your lunch money, the guarantor pays instead of letting you go hungry.

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guidance

Think of a hall pass that tells you which hallway you may use; if you ignore it, the teacher sends you to the office.

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guidelines

Think of them like the instructions on a coloring book.

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hard

A hard rule is like the red light at a stop sign; you absolutely must stop, or there are consequences.

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hardware

It is like the actual crayons in your box versus the permission slip letting you use them.

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harm

Harm is like when your friend breaks your favorite toy; that broken toy is the harm.

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harmless

Imagine a hall pass that lets a student walk through a teacher’s classroom without getting in trouble; the pass makes the teacher harmless for any...

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hazard

A hazard is like finding a huge crack in your promise slip before you sign it; that flaw makes the whole deal risky.

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hazardous material

If your permission slip says 'Hazardous Material: Fire Risk,' it means you must treat that note seriously before handing it in.

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hazardous substance

It’s like a permission slip that says your science project chemicals aren't just regular water; they need special handling because they could cause...

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hazardous waste

It's like a permission slip that turns into a 'Hazardous' stamp when you spill something dangerous on it; now the rules are much tougher than just...

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heading

A heading is like the title on a permission slip—it tells you exactly what the paper is about before you even read the rules underneath.

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health

It's like having a permission slip for recess: if you're too sick (unhealthy), your parent might revoke that permission, meaning you can't play.

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hedge

If you promise your friend you’ll pay $10 next month (the asset), and you buy a contract that guarantees you can sell it for $9.50, the hedge prote...

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heirs

Imagine a classmate leaves you their lunchbox; you get to eat it, but you must first give any crumbs to the teacher who collected lunch money.

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highest

It's like proving you stole cookies: Preponderance is just saying you probably ate them (51%); Highest proof means everyone in the room *must* beli...

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highway

It is like a designated lane on the playground; everyone agrees it's for running in a certain direction.

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historical

If you get permission on an old hall pass from last week, it’s historical proof of your right to be somewhere.

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holder

If you hold someone else’s permission slip, you are the holder of that right.

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holding

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holding company

Think of it like a big owner who holds permission slips for several smaller friends.

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holiday

A holiday acts like a special hall pass; it lets you skip class without penalty on a specific day.

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home

It acts like your official school address on your report card; it tells everyone where you live for important paperwork.

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hotel

A hotel booking is like a permission slip you hand over to a camp counselor; it proves you have permission to stay there for a set time.

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identification

Identification is like knowing which permission slip belongs to Billy versus Jane at recess.

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identify

Identifying means pointing directly at what you mean; like pointing to a specific red crayon in a box so everyone knows which one is 'the special o...

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identity

Identity is like your unique hall pass number at school; it proves you are who you claim to be when signing a permission slip.

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illegal

Imagine signing a hall pass that lets you break school rules; the teacher will nullify it and you could get in trouble.

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immediately

When your mom says you need to clean your room immediately, it means you stop whatever you are doing right then and there.

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immunities

Think of it like having a hall pass at school; it lets you skip detention for lateness, but maybe not if you were also talking during math class.

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impact

Impact is like when you spill juice on your homework; the impact is that the paper gets ruined and needs fixing.

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impair

If you promise a friend 12 cookies but only deliver 6, you have impaired your promise.

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implementation

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implied

It's like when you borrow a friend's video game; even if they don't say 'return it next week,' the implied term is that you will return it promptly.

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import

Import is like bringing a special permission slip from another state into yours; once you bring it in, your local rules apply to that paper instantly.

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imposition

It's like when your parents impose chores on you; even if you grumble, you still have to do them.

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improvement

Think of it like adding a fancy new coat of paint to Grandma’s house; that paint job is an improvement.

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in arrears

It means you missed a payment deadline.

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in force

A permission slip is in force only while it's on your desk; once you file it, it stays active.

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in writing

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inability

Inability means you can't do what you promised.

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inaccuracy

Imagine a kid writes the wrong number of crayons on a permission slip, and the teacher lets the kid borrow more crayons than allowed; the school ca...

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inaction

Inaction is like when your friend promises to bring the ball but just sits there instead.

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incentive

It's like a sticker on a chore chart; the sticker is the incentive you get for finishing your homework early.

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incident

An incident is like when your friend breaks your favorite toy; that broken toy is the incident that starts the argument.

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incidental

If your main promise is to mow the lawn, an incidental part is agreeing to trim the hedges too.

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includes

Think of a permission slip that says 'includes field trips.' Even if it doesn't list every single destination, all approved outings count as includ...

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income

Income is like the total allowance you earn each week from chores.

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income tax

Income tax is like a library fine you owe for using books; it's money the government claims based on what you earn.

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inconsistent

It’s like when your permission slip says you can go to recess but also says you must stay inside; you don't know which rule to follow.

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inconvenient

Like when a parent asks you to clean your room before playing video games - it's a temporary interruption that prevents you from doing what you wan...

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incorporated

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incremental

Think of a hall pass that lets you stay after school, but each extra minute costs a sticker; you only pay when you actually stay longer.

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incur

When you sign up for a library book, you incur the obligation to return it; that’s like getting a fine notice on your permission slip.

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incurrence

It’s like getting a library fine; you don't get it just by looking at the book, but when you fail to return it, the fine incurs.

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indebtedness

It's like owing your friend five dollars for lunch; that outstanding amount is your indebtedness.

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indemnification

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indemnified party

It's like when your friend promises to cover the library fine if you check out a book late.

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indemnify

Indemnify is like when your parent promises to pay the library fine if you forget to return a book on time.

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indemnitee

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indemnity

It functions like a promise on a permission slip: if you break the rules and get a fine, your friend promises to pay that fine for you instead.

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indenture

Think of an indenture like the rules written on a permission slip you sign for a field trip; it spells out exactly what you must do and what you ar...

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independent

If you sign a hall pass that says it’s for your own use, you are independent of the teacher who gave it.

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independent contractor

Think of a hall pass: you can leave class, but the teacher doesn’t tell you exactly what to do outside.

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index

An index is like the list at the back of your favorite storybook that tells you exactly where 'dragons' start on page 42.

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indication

An indication is like telling your friend you'll share your dessert if they finish their vegetables first.

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indirectly

If your friend asks you to pass the salt (the indirect action), you move it for them instead of handing it directly over.

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individual

The individual is like one student signing a permission slip versus the whole class signing it.

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induce

Inducement is like getting your mom to let you stay up late because she promised extra dessert; that promise is the inducement.

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industry

It's like sorting kids into teams for recess; if you are in the 'Soccer Industry,' everyone follows soccer rules.

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information provider

The information provider is like the person who hands you the permission slip for recess; your ability to go outside depends on their accuracy.

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informed

It’s like giving a kid the exact homework instructions before they start; they can’t blame the teacher if they follow them correctly.

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infrastructure

Infrastructure is like the school building itself: the classrooms, hallways, and plumbing that lets students learn and teachers work.

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infringement

Infringement is like using your friend's special superhero drawing without asking permission; you are breaking their exclusive right to that picture.

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injunction

It acts like a very strict hall pass: if the principal gives you an 'injunction,' you must stay in your seat, or else you get detention for breakin...

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injury

Injury is like getting a low grade on a test you studied for; it’s the measurable harm that lets you complain to the teacher (the court).

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inquiry

It’s like asking your teacher for help on homework; an inquiry is you formally pointing out what you don't understand.

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insider

An insider is like the kid who gets the permission slip before everyone else sees it.

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insolvent

Insolvent means you owe more than you have in the bank account.

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inspection

Think of a hall pass that lets a kid peek into the classroom before deciding to stay for recess; if the room is messy, they can walk out without pe...

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inspector

Think of an inspector like a teacher checking your homework against the answer key.

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installment

It's like getting your allowance in weekly chunks instead of one big pile on Friday.

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instance

An instance is like a specific permission slip given by the principal; the rule is 'all students get passes,' but your signed pass is *your* instan...

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institute

It's like signing a permission slip; once you sign it, that right (to play on the swing set) is officially established for you.

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instruction

It's like a teacher telling you, 'Turn in your homework by Friday.' If you ignore that instruction, you get a zero on the assignment.

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instrument

An instrument functions like a permission slip; it's written proof that lets you prove you have permission to do something.

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insufficient

If you promise to bring ten cookies but only show up with five, that's insufficient; the promise isn't fully met.

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insurance company

Think of it like permission slip: you pay the school (the company) money so they promise to cover your absence if you get sick (the risk).

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insurance policy

Think of an insurance policy like a hall pass that lets you skip the line when you fall, but you must hand it in and follow the school’s rules.

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insured

If you sign a permission slip, you are the insured kid; your parents are the insurers covering you against getting sick at school.

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intangible

An intangible is like your allowance—it has no physical shape, but you can use it to trade for toys.

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integration

Imagine you and your friend write down rules for playing tag on separate slips of paper; integrating means gluing them together so they form one of...

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intellectual

Intellectual property is like the unique sticker you put on your drawing; it means only *you* get to decide who can use that specific design.

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intellectual property

It is like owning a special sticker on your drawing that means only you can sell copies of it without permission.

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intentional

Intentional means you meant to do something on purpose, like when you deliberately scribble all over a permission slip instead of just spilling jui...

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intercreditor

It's like a line at the grocery store; an intercreditor agreement decides if your mortgage lender (the first in line) gets paid before the credit c...

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interest

Interest is like a library fine you pay for keeping a book past the due date.

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interest expense

If you borrow $10 from a friend, paying them back plus 5% is the interest expense—it’s like the small extra fee on your permission slip.

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interest payment

Interest payment is like paying back a hall pass fee; you promise to return it later, but you pay extra for holding onto it while you use it.

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interest payment date

It’s like the due date circled on a permission slip; that's when you absolutely must hand it in for your teacher to accept it without a late fee.

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interest period

It’s like the time limit on a library book—if you return it after the end of the interest period, you get hit with a late fee.

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interest rate

It's like the extra fee you pay when borrowing your friend's video game—the interest rate tells you exactly how much that fee will be.

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interfere

Interference happens when someone messes with your stuff—like if your friend borrows your favorite toy and won't give it back.

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interfere with

If your friend promises you a swing set (the right), and their sibling keeps pulling on the chains so you can't use it, the sibling is interfering...

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interim

It's like getting a hall pass from your teacher that lets you go to the water fountain now, but doesn't mean you can leave the classroom for good.

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intermediary

Think of it like a hall pass: the student (principal) gives it to the teacher (intermediary), who then lets them into the classroom for the princip...

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intermediate

It's like getting a hall pass instead of being totally stuck inside; you have limited movement but aren't completely locked down.

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internal

Think of an internal permission slip—only you and your teacher can enforce that rule; a friend walking by doesn't have standing to complain about it.

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internal revenue code

The IRC is like the rulebook for your allowance; it tells you exactly how much money you owe your parents (the IRS) based on what you earned and wh...

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internal revenue service

The IRS is like the teacher checking your homework; if you don't file your taxes correctly, they dock points (fines) and demand a redo.

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internet

It acts like a universal hall pass for all your files; anyone can see it if you don't lock the door.

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interpreted

Interpreted means figuring out what something really means, like when your permission slip says 'after school,' but doesn't say if that means 3:00...

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interval

An interval is like the waiting time between when you finish your homework and when Mom lets you watch TV.

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introduction

It acts like the first page of a permission slip that says, 'This is for recess on Monday.' It tells you exactly what the paper is about before you...

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inure

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invalidity

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invention

It's like drawing a brand new picture nobody has ever seen before in the whole world.

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inventory

Inventory is like the list of all crayons in your box at recess.

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invest

Investing is like lending your friend five dollars with an agreement they must pay you back, plus interest.

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investigating

Investigating is like checking your permission slip before school lets you play outside.

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investment adviser

Think of an investment adviser like a trusted hall pass holder for your allowance money; they decide where it goes based on what you need, not just...

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investment company

Think of an investment company like a classroom where everyone puts money into one big pot.

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investment manager

Think of them like a trusted teacher managing your allowance money.

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investor

An investor is like someone who buys tickets to a baseball game; they give money to see a show later.

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invoice

Think of an invoice like a library fine notice; it tells you exactly what you owe and when that payment is due.

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involuntary

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involved

If you are involved in your friend's game of tag, you have a role—you aren't just watching.

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irrevocable

It's like signing a permission slip that says 'This cannot be taken back.' Even if you change your mind tomorrow, the school still has to honor wha...

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irs

The IRS is like the teacher checking your homework; if you don't turn it in correctly, you get a big fine slip.

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isin

It functions like the serial number on a permission slip; everyone knows exactly which kid that specific pass belongs to, preventing mix-ups at the...

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issuable

If your permission slip says you are issuable for recess today, you have the immediate right to go outside.

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issuance

Issuance is like getting a hall pass from your teacher; it officially proves you have permission to leave class.

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issue

Think of it like a disagreement over whose turn it is to read the book; that specific 'turn' is the issue that needs settling.

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issued and outstanding

It’s like having permission slips: 'issued' means the school printed them out, and 'outstanding' means you still have one you haven't handed in yet.

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issuer

If you write a permission slip, you are the issuer.

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issuing entity

The issuing entity is like the person who writes the permission slip; that person created the rule you have to follow.

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item

An item is like one crayon in a box of 24; it's separate from the others, even though they are all together.

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joinder

Joinder is like adding multiple names to one permission slip so they can all go to the park at once instead of needing separate slips for each friend.

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joint

Jointness means everyone agrees to share a single task, like splitting chores on a promise slip.

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joint venture

Think of a joint venture like two kids sharing a single library book; they each promise to take care of it and split any late fees together.

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judgment

A judgment works like a hall pass the teacher gives you after you win a spelling bee – it lets the winner demand something from the loser, like a c...

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judicial

A judicial ruling is like when the teacher tells you your homework grade is final after grading it; that's the official, enforceable decision.

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junior

If your friend has a ticket for row A, and you have one for row B, yours is 'junior.' You get to sit only after they do.

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jurisdiction

Jurisdiction is like having permission to grade homework; if the principal (court) lacks jurisdiction over your class, any A+ she gives might be th...

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jury

Think of a jury like a group of kids voting on whether a playground rule was broken, and their majority decision decides the consequence.

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jury trial

It is like when you and your friend argue over who broke the crayon; instead of just one adult deciding it, everyone else gets to vote on who did it.

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key

A key acts like the main promise written on a permission slip.

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kind

A kind is like labeling a permission slip: one slip says 'Field Trip,' and another says 'Library Fine.' The label tells you exactly what the rule a...

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knowingly

Knowing means you knew the rule, not just that you thought it was true.

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knowledge

Knowing something is like having a hall pass; you’re allowed to be in a class because the teacher knows you’re there.

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known

If you know your friend promised to bring cookies, that knowledge lets you expect them.

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labor

Labor is like the promise you make on a permission slip; it’s the actual work you do to earn your allowance.

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laboratory

It's like the official classroom for science promises; if your report comes from an unapproved 'lab,' the teacher might dismiss it as unreliable ev...

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land

Land is like your house; it’s the entire spot where your toys live permanently.

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landlord

A landlord acts like the principal who holds your permission slip; they grant you the right to use their house (the property).

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lapse

A lapse is like a library book overdue; once the due date passes, you lose the chance to borrow it without paying a fine.

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largest

If your hall pass says you have 'largest' permission for recess, it means no one else can take a bigger break than you.

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last

Last means the very end of something; it's like the final stamp on your permission slip.

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laundering

Laundering is like washing dirty socks until they look brand new.

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law

Law is like the rules on a playground; it tells you if running across the grass (your right) means someone can chase you, or if breaking the swing...

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lease

A lease functions like a permission slip for your toy: you promise to pay to use it, and the owner promises to let you play with it for a set time.

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leasehold

Imagine getting a permission slip from your parents to use the family car for one week; that permission is your leasehold.

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legal action

It is like when you refuse to return a library book, and the librarian officially sends you a notice demanding you pay the fine.

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legal counsel

Legal counsel is like having your parent read the instructions on a complicated permission slip before you sign it.

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legal fees

Legal fees are like the permission slip fee you pay your teacher; it’s the price tag attached to getting the service done.

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legal proceeding

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legal process

A legal process is like following the steps on a permission slip: you must fill out your name first, then get a signature, and finally hand it in t...

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legal representative

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legislation

Legislation functions like a set of classroom rules handed out by the principal.

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lender

A lender acts like someone who gives you a hall pass to go play, but demands you return it later with extra stamps on it.

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lending

Lending is like giving your friend money while they promise to pay it back later; that promise is the loan agreement.

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length

Length sets how much you have to do or how long you must wait before something counts.

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lessee

A lessee is like someone who gets a hall pass from their parent; they have permission to use the house but must follow the rules of that permission...

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lesser

If you owe $20 but settle for $10 (the lesser), you agree not to chase the full twenty dollars later.

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lessor

The lessor is like the person who lets you borrow their favorite toy.

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letter

Think of a hall pass that tells the teacher you’re allowed to leave class; a legal letter tells the other side what you expect and what will happen...

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letter of credit

It functions like a parent promising you money if you hand them your completed homework assignment.

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leverage

Leverage is like having a hall pass; you use that small piece of paper—the permission slip—to force your teacher to grant you something big, like s...

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liability

Liability is like owing money on a permission slip; if you break the rules listed, you are responsible for paying the fine.

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liability insurance

Liability insurance functions like a promise made by an insurer: if you break something (your liability), they pay for the repair bill instead of y...

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liable

Liability is like getting a hall pass slip that says you owe someone money because you were late.

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libor

LIBOR functions like the agreed-upon price on a permission slip; it determines how much money you owe based on what the school sets as the standard...

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license

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license agreement

It functions like permission slip for your favorite toy; you get to play with it, but you don't own the toy itself.

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licensee

Imagine you borrow your friend's cool video game; you get permission to play (use it), but your friend still owns the game cartridge.

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licensor

Think of a teacher handing out a library book; the teacher (licensor) lets the student read it but can tell the student not to copy pages.

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lien

Think of a school hall pass that lets a friend use your locker; if they don’t return it, you can keep the locker until they do.

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life

Life is like the permission slip for your field trip; it means you are allowed to be there until the bell rings, which ends your allowance.

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light

Light is like the permission slip's 'Valid For' date; it tells you exactly how long that pass is good for before it expires and becomes useless.

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likely

If you say your friend will be late, that’s likely—it means it probably happened, like if they missed their usual bus stop.

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limit

It's like the 'three-strike rule' for recess; you can only get called out three times before the game ends for you.

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limited liability

Limited liability is like having a permission slip for your friend’s birthday party; even if they break something expensive, you only have to pay u...

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limited liability company

It functions like a special permission slip for your business.

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limited partnership

Think of it like a permission slip: the parents sign off on the main activities, but the kid just pays for the field trip without running the whole...

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line

Imagine a promise written on a permission slip; that line tells you exactly where your signature ends and the teacher's begins.

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line of credit

It’s like having a permission slip at school that lets you borrow crayons whenever you need them, up until the teacher says you're done borrowing.

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liquidity

Liquidity is having enough allowance money to pay for lunch today without worrying about next month's field trip fee.

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list

A list acts like the required items on a permission slip; if you forget one item, you might not get to play.

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litigation

Litigation is like when two kids argue over whose turn it is on the swing set; they take their dispute to a teacher (the judge) for a binding decis...

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living

Living status is like having a valid hall pass; if you don't have it, the principal won't let you participate in class.

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loan

A loan functions like a promise to return a borrowed toy; you owe the owner money back, plus extra for letting you use it.

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loan commitment

Think of a loan commitment like a teacher handing you a hall pass that guarantees you can leave class, but only after you finish your homework.

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loan documents

It’s like a kid’s permission slip that lists which games they can play, when they must stop, and what happens if they break the rules.

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loan seller

A loan seller is like giving your friend your permission slip for recess; they are the one handing it over to someone else.

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local

It means something only works in your neighborhood, not across the whole town.

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location

Think of a location like the playground where a kid’s permission slip says he can play; the slip only works if the kid shows up at that specific pl...

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long term

A long-term promise is like a permission slip that lasts for the whole school year, not just until lunch tomorrow.

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long-term

A long-term promise is like a permission slip that lasts for the whole school year, not just until lunch tomorrow.

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loss

Imagine you promised a friend a toy, but you broke it; the broken toy is the loss you have to replace.

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lost

If you lose your hall pass, you can't go to the playground until you get a new one.

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lot

A lot is like a specific seat at the lunch table; it tells everyone exactly where your place is so you know who sits next to you.

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mail

Imagine slipping a permission slip into a friend's locker; once the locker is opened, the school counts it as delivered, even if the friend hasn't...

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maintain

Imagine you have a library card that lets you borrow books; you must keep it valid by paying the fee each year, otherwise the library can stop lett...

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maintenance

It's like keeping your allowance promise—if you say you'll water the garden every day, that keeps it healthy.

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majeure

It acts like a hall pass for your promise slip; if something huge prevents you from showing up on time, this clause lets you skip out without getti...

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majority

majority is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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manage

Managing is like having the hall pass.

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managing director

managing director is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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managing member

Think of it like being given permission slips for every class at school.

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mandatory

mandatory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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manifest

manifest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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manifest error

manifest error is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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manual

Think of a manual like a hall pass that tells you exactly which hallway you can walk down; if you stray, you get sent back.

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manufacture

manufacture is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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map

map is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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margin

margin is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mark

mark is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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market

market is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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market value

Think of a hall pass: the value is the number of minutes a student can wander before the bell rings, not a guess.

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master

master is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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master servicer

master servicer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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material

material is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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material adverse

It's like if your permission slip said you could go to recess, but then the principal suddenly announced it was canceled because of a massive snows...

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material breach

material breach is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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material change

Imagine you agree to get a blue bike; if the seller swaps it for a rusty red one, that’s a material change.

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material defect

material defect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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material fact

material fact is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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material respect

material respect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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matters

matters is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mature

mature is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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maturity date

maturity date is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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maximum

maximum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mechanic

mechanic is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mediation

mediation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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medical

medical is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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meeting

meeting is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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member

member is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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membership

membership is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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memorandum

memorandum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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merged

merged is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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merger

merger is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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merits

merits is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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method

method is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mile

mile is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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milestone

milestone is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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minimum

minimum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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minor

A minor is like a kid who hasn't earned their adult permission slip yet.

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miscellaneous

miscellaneous is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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misconduct

misconduct is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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misleading

A misleading permission slip says, 'You can go play outside,' but it hides the fine print: 'Only if you eat all your vegetables first.' The word tr...

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misrepresentation

misrepresentation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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missing

missing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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model

model is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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modification

modification is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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modify

modify is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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monetary

It’s like when you promise your friend $5 for a lemonade; that specific dollar amount is the monetary value of your promise.

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money

money is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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money market

money market is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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monies

monies is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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monitor

monitor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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month

month is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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moratorium

A moratorium is like getting a hall pass when you have to turn in your homework; it stops the due date clock for a little while so you can finish up.

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mortgage

A mortgage acts like a special promise slip tied to your house; if you don't pay, the bank gets the right to take it back.

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mortgage loan

mortgage loan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mortgagee

mortgagee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mortgagor

mortgagor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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motion

motion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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multiemployer plan

multiemployer plan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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multifamily

multifamily is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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multiple

multiple is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mutilated

mutilated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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mutual

mutual is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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national

national is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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national association

national association is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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national banking association

national banking association is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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natural person

natural person is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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nature

nature is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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necessary

necessary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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negative

negative is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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negligent

negligent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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negotiate

negotiate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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net

net is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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net asset

net asset is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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net income

net income is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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net proceeds

net proceeds is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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net worth

net worth is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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network

network is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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new

new is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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next business day

next business day is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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nitc

nitc is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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nominee

nominee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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non-controlling

non-controlling is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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non-exempt

non-exempt is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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noncompliance

noncompliance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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notary

notary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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note

A note acts like a signed permission slip saying, "I promise I will give you $5 when you ask." It locks in that future commitment immediately.

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note holder

note holder is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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noteholder

noteholder is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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notice

notice is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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notify

notify is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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notional

notional is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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notional amount

notional amount is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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objection

objection is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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obligated

obligated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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obligor

obligor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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obtain

obtain is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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occupancy

occupancy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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occurred

occurred is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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occurrence

occurrence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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offer

offer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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offering circular

offering circular is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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office

office is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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official

official is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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offset

offset is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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offshore

offshore is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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oil

oil is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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omission

omission is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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omit

omit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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open

open is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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operate

operate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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operating advisor

operating advisor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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operating agreement

operating agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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opinion

opinion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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opportunity

opportunity is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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option

option is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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optionee

optionee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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oral

oral is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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order

order is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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order for relief

order for relief is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ordinance

ordinance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ordinary

ordinary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ordinary course

ordinary course is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ordinary course of business

ordinary course of business is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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organizational

organizational is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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organized

organized is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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original

original is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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other party

other party is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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other property

other property is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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output

output is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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outside

outside is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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outstanding

outstanding is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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outstanding principal

outstanding principal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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overhead

overhead is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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overnight

overnight is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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owed

owed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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owner

owner is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ownership

ownership is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ownership interest

ownership interest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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owns

owns is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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package

package is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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page

page is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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paper

paper is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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par

par is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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par value

par value is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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parent

parent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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parent company

parent company is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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park

park is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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part

part is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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partial

partial is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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participant

participant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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partner

partner is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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partnership

partnership is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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party

party is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pass-through

pass-through is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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patent

patent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pay

pay is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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payable

payable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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payee

payee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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payment

payment is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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payment date

payment date is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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penalty

penalty is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pending

pending is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pension

pension is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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per share

per share is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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percent

percent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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percentage

percentage is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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perfect

perfect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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perform

perform is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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performance bond

performance bond is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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performance period

performance period is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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period

period is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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permanent

permanent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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permissible

permissible is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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permit

permit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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person

person is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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person or entity

person or entity is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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personal property

personal property is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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personnel

personnel is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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petition

petition is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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petroleum

petroleum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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phase

phase is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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physical

physical is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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place

place is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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placement

placement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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plan

plan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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plan administrator

plan administrator is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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plan year

plan year is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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plant

plant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pledge

pledge is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pledgee

pledgee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pledgor

pledgor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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points

points is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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policy

policy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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political

political is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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political subdivision

political subdivision is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pollutant

pollutant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pool

pool is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pooling servicing

pooling servicing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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portfolio

portfolio is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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portion

portion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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position

position is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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possession

possession is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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postage

postage is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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posted

posted is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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power

power is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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practice

practice is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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precedent

precedent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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predecessor

predecessor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preemptive

preemptive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preferred

preferred is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preferred shares

preferred shares is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preferred stock

preferred stock is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prejudice

prejudice is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preliminary

preliminary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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premises

premises is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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premium

premium is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prepaid

prepaid is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prepare

prepare is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prepay

prepay is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prescribed

prescribed is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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present

present is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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present value

present value is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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preserve

preserve is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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president

president is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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press

press is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prevailing

prevailing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prevent

prevent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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price

price is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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primary

primary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prime

prime is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prime rate

prime rate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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principal

principal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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principal amount

principal amount is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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principal balance

principal balance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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principal place of business

principal place of business is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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principles

principles is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prior

prior is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prior consent

prior consent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prior notice

prior notice is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prior occurrence

prior occurrence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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priority

priority is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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privacy

privacy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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private

private is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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private placement

private placement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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privilege

privilege is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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privileged information

privileged information is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pro forma

pro forma is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pro rata

pro rata is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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pro rata share

pro rata share is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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procedure

procedure is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proceeds

proceeds is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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process

process is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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procure

procure is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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produce

produce is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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product

product is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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professional

professional is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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profit

profit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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program

program is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prohibited

prohibited is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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project

project is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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project cost

project cost is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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promissory

promissory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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promissory note

promissory note is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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promotional

promotional is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proper

proper is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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property

property is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proportion

proportion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proportionate

proportionate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proposal

proposal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proprietary

proprietary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proprietary information

proprietary information is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prosecution

prosecution is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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prospectus

prospectus is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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protect

protect is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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protective order

protective order is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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protest

protest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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provide

provide is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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provisions

provisions is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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proxy

proxy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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public

public is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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public offering

public offering is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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public utility

public utility is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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published

published is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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punitive

punitive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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purchase

purchase is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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purchase order

purchase order is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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purchase price

purchase price is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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purpose

purpose is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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qualification

qualification is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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qualify

qualify is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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quality

quality is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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quantity

quantity is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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quarter

quarter is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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quorum

quorum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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range

range is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rata

rata is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rate

rate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rate of return

rate of return is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rating agency

rating agency is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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ratio

ratio is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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real

real is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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real estate

real estate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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real property

real property is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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realization

realization is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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realized

realized is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reason

reason is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reasonable cost

reasonable cost is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reasonable efforts

reasonable efforts is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reasonable time

reasonable time is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recapitalization

recapitalization is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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receipt

receipt is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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received

received is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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receivership

receivership is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recipient

recipient is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recitals

recitals is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reclassification

reclassification is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recommended

recommended is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reconciliation

reconciliation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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record

record is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recourse

recourse is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recover

recover is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recoverability

recoverability is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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recovery

recovery is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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redacted

redacted is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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redeem

redeem is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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redemption

redemption is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reduce

reduce is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reduction

reduction is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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refer

refer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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refinancing

refinancing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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refrain

refrain is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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refund

refund is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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refuse

refuse is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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register

register is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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registrant

registrant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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registrar

registrar is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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registration rights

registration rights is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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registration statement

registration statement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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registry

registry is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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regular

regular is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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regulated

regulated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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regulatory

regulatory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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regulatory authority

regulatory authority is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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regulatory body

regulatory body is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reimburse

reimburse is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reinsurance

reinsurance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reit

reit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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related

related is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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related party

related party is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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related person

related person is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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relationship

relationship is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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release

release is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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relevant

relevant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reliance

reliance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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relief

relief is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remainder

remainder is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remedy

remedy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remit

remit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remittance

remittance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remove

remove is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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remuneration

remuneration is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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render

render is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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renewal

renewal is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rent

rent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rental

rental is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reorganization

reorganization is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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repaid

repaid is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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repair

repair is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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repay

repay is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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replace

replace is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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report

report is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reportable event

reportable event is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reporting period

reporting period is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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reporting requirements

reporting requirements is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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represent

represent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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representation

representation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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repurchase

repurchase is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

repurchase request

repurchase request is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

reputable

reputable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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request

request is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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requirement

requirement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

resale

resale is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

rescinded

rescinded is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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research

research is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

reserve

reserve is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

reserve bank

reserve bank is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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residence

residence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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residual

residual is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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resign

resign is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

resold

resold is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

resolution

resolution is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

resolve

resolve is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

resource

resource is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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response

response is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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restated

restated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

restrict

restrict is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

restricted stock

restricted stock is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

restricted subsidiaries

restricted subsidiaries is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

restructuring

restructuring is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

result

result is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retail

retail is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retained

retained is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retained earnings

retained earnings is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retention

retention is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retire

retire is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retirement income

retirement income is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

retirement plan

retirement plan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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return

return is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

revenue

revenue is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

reverse

reverse is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

review

review is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

revised

revised is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

revocation

revocation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

revolving

revolving is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

right

right is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

risk

risk is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

risk retention

risk retention is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

river

river is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

role

role is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

royalty

royalty is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

rto

rto is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rule

rule is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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rule or regulation

rule or regulation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

rules and regulations

rules and regulations is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

safety

safety is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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salary

salary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sale

sale is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sample

sample is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sanctions

sanctions is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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satisfaction

satisfaction is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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satisfactory

satisfactory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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satisfy

satisfy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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savings

savings is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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schedule

schedule is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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scope

scope is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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second

second is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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secret

secret is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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secretary

secretary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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section

section is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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secure

secure is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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secured party

secured party is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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securities and exchange commission

securities and exchange commission is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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securitization

securitization is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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security agreement

security agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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security interest

security interest is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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selection

selection is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sell

sell is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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seller

seller is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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send

send is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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senior

senior is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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senior executive

senior executive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sent

sent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sentence

sentence is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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separation

separation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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series

series is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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service

service is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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service provider

service provider is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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servicing agreement

servicing agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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servicing fee

servicing fee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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settle

settle is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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settlement

settlement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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several

several is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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share

share is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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shareholder

shareholder is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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shelf

shelf is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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short

short is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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short-term

short-term is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sign

sign is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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signatory

signatory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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signature

signature is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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significant

significant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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significant subsidiary

significant subsidiary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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simple

simple is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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single

single is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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site

site is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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software

software is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sold

sold is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sole

sole is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sole discretion

sole discretion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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solicit

solicit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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solvency

solvency is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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source

source is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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source code

source code is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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spare part

spare part is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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special

special is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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special servicer

special servicer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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specifications

specifications is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sponsor

sponsor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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spouse

spouse is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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spread

spread is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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staff

staff is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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standard

standard is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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state

state is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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state law

state law is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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statement

statement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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station

station is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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statistical

statistical is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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status

status is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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statute

statute is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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statutory

statutory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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stock

stock is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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stock options

stock options is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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stockholder

stockholder is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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stolen

stolen is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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storage

storage is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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strategy

strategy is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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strict

strict is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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structure

structure is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subcontract

subcontract is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subcontractor

subcontractor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subdivision

subdivision is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subject

subject is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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submission

submission is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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submit

submit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subordinate

subordinate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subrogation

subrogation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subscribe

subscribe is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subscription

subscription is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subsection

subsection is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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subsidiary

subsidiary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substance

substance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substantial

substantial is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substantial completion

substantial completion is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substantial part

substantial part is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substantially all

substantially all is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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substitute

substitute is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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succeeding

succeeding is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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succession

succession is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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successor

successor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sufficient

sufficient is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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suit

suit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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sum

sum is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supersede

supersede is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supervision

supervision is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supervisor

supervisor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supervisory

supervisory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supplement

supplement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supplier

supplier is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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supply

supply is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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support

support is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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surety

surety is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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surplus

surplus is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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surrender

surrender is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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surveillance

surveillance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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survey

survey is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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survive

survive is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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surviving corporation

surviving corporation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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suspend

suspend is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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suspension

suspension is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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swap

swap is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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swing

swing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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system

system is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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take

take is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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taken

taken is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tangible

tangible is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tax

tax is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tax returns

tax returns is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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taxable

taxable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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taxpayer

taxpayer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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team

team is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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technical

technical is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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technology

technology is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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telephone

telephone is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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temporary

temporary is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tenant

tenant is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tender

tender is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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term

term is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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term loan

term loan is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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terminate

terminate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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termination date

termination date is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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termination event

termination event is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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territory

territory is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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terrorism

terrorism is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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test

test is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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third party

third party is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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threatened

threatened is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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time

time is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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title

title is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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title company

title company is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tort

tort is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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total

total is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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total assets

total assets is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trade

trade is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trade secret

trade secret is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trademark

trademark is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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training

training is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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tranche

tranche is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transaction

transaction is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transfer

transfer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transfer agent

transfer agent is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transferee

transferee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transferor

transferor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

transition

transition is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transmission

transmission is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

transmitted

transmitted is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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transportation

transportation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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travel

travel is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

treasurer

treasurer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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treasury

treasury is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

treated

treated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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treatment

treatment is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

treaty

treaty is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trial

trial is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trigger

trigger is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trust

trust is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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trust account

trust account is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trust agreement

trust agreement is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trust certificate

trust certificate is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trust company

trust company is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trust grantor

trust grantor is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

trustee

trustee is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

type

type is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

ucc

ucc is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

unable

unable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

unaudited

unaudited is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unauthorized

unauthorized is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unconditional

unconditional is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

underlying

underlying is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

undertake

undertake is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

underwriter

underwriter is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

underwritten

underwritten is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

unemployment insurance

unemployment insurance is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unenforceable

unenforceable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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uniform

uniform is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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uniform commercial code

uniform commercial code is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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union

union is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

unit

unit is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

united states

united states is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unlawful

unlawful is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unrealized

unrealized is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unrelated

unrelated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unremedied

unremedied is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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unsecured

unsecured is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

untrue

untrue is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

updated

updated is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

upgrade

upgrade is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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use

use is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

user

user is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

utility

utility is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

valid

valid is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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valuable

valuable is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

Open term →

valuation

valuation is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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value

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variable

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vehicle

vehicle is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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vendor

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venture

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venue

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verify

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vessel

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vest

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vice president

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violate

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void

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voluntarily

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voluntary

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vote

vote is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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voting rights

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voting security

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wage

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waive

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waiver

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wall

wall is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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warehouse

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warrant

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warranty

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waste

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water

water is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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week

week is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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well

well is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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whole

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whole loan

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wholly-owned

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willful

willful is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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willful misconduct

willful misconduct is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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wire

wire is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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wire transfer

wire transfer is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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withdraw

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withdrawn

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withheld

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withhold

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without cause

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without prejudice

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without recourse

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witness

witness is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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work

work is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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working capital

working capital is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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world

world is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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writing

writing is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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written

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written consent

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written notice

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wrongful

wrongful is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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year

year is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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yield

yield is a legal term in the general legal terms category. Open the full entry for a plain-English meaning and contract context.

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zoning

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