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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

asset 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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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

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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

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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

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center

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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

A co-trustee is like having two grown-up guardians for your allowance.

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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

It's like trading your allowance (the promise) for your friend’s favorite comic book.

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consistent

Consistency means following the same rules every time; if you promise to give your friend five cookies every day, that consistent pattern makes the...

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consolidated

Consolidated is like putting five different hall passes into one folder instead of keeping them scattered across the classroom desks.

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consolidated financial

It’s like combining all your allowance jars—your piggy bank, your change jar, and your spending money tin—into one big ledger so you see your total...

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consolidated financial statements

Consolidated financial statements are like a big report card for a whole school district instead of just one classroom.

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construct

A contract construct is like a rule written on a permission slip: it tells you exactly when and how you can use the playground.

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construction contract

It functions like a detailed permission slip for building; it tells everyone exactly what they are allowed to build and how long it should take.

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consult

Consult is like asking your parent for permission before coloring outside the lines; it’s seeking their expert approval before you proceed with the...

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consumer

A consumer is like the kid who gets permission to take their hall pass just for recess play.

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consummate

When you return the library book and pay the fine, the contract (borrowing the book) is consummated.

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contact

A contact functions like a permission slip: when you sign it, you promise to do something specific for someone else.

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contemporaneously

If you promise to give your friend the toy *contemporaneously* with their birthday, it means right as they turn ten.

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contest

If someone says your library book is overdue and demands a fine, contesting it means telling the librarian, 'No, that's not true!' You challenge th...

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contingent

If your allowance is contingent on you cleaning your room, the money only exists if the condition (clean room) happens.

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contingent liability

It is like a hall pass that might get revoked; you don't know if you'll have to leave class (incur the liability) until the teacher makes the final...

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continuous

A continuous promise is like agreeing to help clean up all week long, not just on Monday and Friday.

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contract

It is like a permission slip: if you sign it, your parents (the other party) are legally obligated to let you go to the park.

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contract price

Imagine a permission slip: if it says you get $5 for playing outside, that's your contract price.

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contractor

Think of it like this: If you hire someone to paint your whole house (contractor), they decide *how* they paint it; if you hire a cleaner just for...

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contractual

It's like a permission slip: when you sign it, you are promising your parents you will clean your room; they can enforce that promise later.

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contravention

It’s like breaking the rule about using only blue crayons on your coloring sheet; you didn't ruin the whole picture, but you definitely broke a spe...

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contribute

If you promise to contribute half the cost of the new swing set, you fulfill your promise when you actually pay your half of the money.

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control

If you have control over the permission slip, you decide where your child goes to recess.

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controlled group

Imagine an entire class, but you designate five students as the 'controlled group.' Only those five follow the special rule about wearing hats to s...

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controlling class

Think of a permission slip where all the kids are going to the same field trip.

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conversion

If you take your friend's favorite blue crayon without asking and decide it's yours forever, that’s conversion.

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convert

Converting is like trading your allowance money for a permission slip that lets you go to the park early.

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convey

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cooperation

Cooperation is like when you promise your friend you will help them clean up after recess; they have to cooperate by not hiding all the toys.

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copy

A copy is like photocopying your favorite drawing; you have an exact duplicate that looks identical to the original art piece.

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copyright

It acts like a permission slip for your drawings; only you can hand out copies without getting in trouble.

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core

The core is like the main reason you got a permission slip—it’s not just the signature; it’s that it lets you go to the park.

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corporate

Think of a corporation as a permission slip from your parents that lets you go to a party; corporate law sets the rules for who can attend and what...

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corporate action

Imagine your allowance gets split into two smaller bills; that's a stock split.

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correct

A correct homework assignment gets full marks because it follows every rule the teacher gave you.

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cost

Cost is like the price tag on a permission slip; it’s how much money you owe to get that okay stamped on it.

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counsel

Counsel is like the permission slip for your project; it tells you exactly what you are allowed to do legally.

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counterclaim

It is like when you get told off for being late; a counterclaim is your right to tell the teacher that *they* were the ones who forgot to schedule...

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counterpart

Think of it like two kids both signing permission slips for the field trip; each slip is a counterpart to the other.

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counterparty

If you promise your friend a ten-dollar bill, they are your counterparty.

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country

Imagine your classroom is a country.

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county

Think of it like your school's attendance zone; the county defines where you live and which principal has authority over you.

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courier

Think of a courier like your permission slip carrier; they take your note to the principal and must deliver it safely.

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court

A court acts like the principal on a permission slip; it decides if your request is valid or not.

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court of competent jurisdiction

Think of it like needing a specific hall pass for a classroom.

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court order

Think of it like getting permission to play on the playground; the order tells everyone what they are allowed and required to do there.

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covenant

A covenant is like a promise written on a hall pass: you promise not to run in the halls during class time.

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coverage

Coverage is like the list on your permission slip; it tells you exactly which field trips (risks) are approved and paid for by the school.

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covered

If your permission slip covers recess time, you can play outside without needing a separate hall pass.

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creation

Creation is like getting that signed permission slip from your teacher; once you have it, you legally *can* go outside to play during recess.

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credit

Credit is like getting a hall pass from your teacher; you get permission now to leave class, but you must return before the bell rings (repay).

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credit agreement

Think of it like a library card slip; the agreement is the contract that says you promise to return the book (the money) by a certain date, or you...

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credit facility

It acts like a hall pass at school: you don't need a new permission slip every time you want to go outside; the allowance is already approved for use.

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credit risk

If you lend your friend $20 for lunch, credit risk is the chance they forget or decide not to pay it back.

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creditor

If you lend your friend $20 for their birthday, you are the creditor.

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criminal

A criminal is like someone who breaks the 'Do Not Touch' rule on the playground; they get a formal consequence, like losing recess time or owing a...

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criteria

Think of criteria like the rules on a permission slip; you must meet all the listed requirements—like homework done and lunch packed—before you can...

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cumulative

If you get three hall passes, and they are cumulative, you don't just lose one pass; you lose all three at once.

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cure

If you forget to return your library book, and then bring it back before the fine deadline, that act of returning it is curing the overdue issue.

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cure period

It is like a permission slip that says you have until Friday to turn in your homework before the teacher docks points from your grade.

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currency

Currency is like the official permission slip for money in your town; everyone accepts it to trade goods, just like accepting your mom's specific h...

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current

Current means what is happening right now—like when your hall pass shows you are allowed to leave school this very minute.

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cusip

Think of a CUSIP like a specific sticker on your favorite toy—it tells everyone exactly which version and color that toy is.

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custodian

Imagine giving your friend your favorite video game console; they become the custodian of that console until you ask for it back.

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custody

Custody is like holding the permission slip to your friend's bike: you have physical control, but the signature (legal authority) decides where the...

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customarily

Customarily means doing something the way everyone else does it in your neighborhood.

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customary

It’s like knowing that at your school, it's customary to hand in homework on Friday; if a rule doesn't say so, everyone assumes you do it then.

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customer

A customer acts like someone who gets permission slip for recess; they agree to follow rules in exchange for playtime.

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daily

It is like needing to take out the trash every single day without fail.

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damage

Damage is like when your friend breaks your favorite crayon; the 'damage' is the loss of that specific crayon.

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data

Data is like the list of numbers on your permission slip; that's raw fact.

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data room

Think of it as a special, locked library where you only get to look at certain books until your homework is done.

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date

A date is like the day written on your permission slip.

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date of determination

It is like the due date on a permission slip for a field trip.

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date of issuance

Think of a library book checkout slip; the date of issuance is the day you picked up the item.

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day

If a permission slip says 'due within three days,' it means you have to hand it in by the third day, just like counting up from today on your fingers.

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deadline

A deadline is like the due date on a permission slip for an activity at school.

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deal

A deal is like giving your friend a permission slip promising to trade them three stickers for one of yours.

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dealer

It is like getting a special permission slip to sell your friend’s lemonade stand setup every weekend.

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death

Death is like when your hall pass expires permanently; once it's gone, you can’t ask for another one, and the school has to act on that final status.

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debenture

It functions like a formal IOU proving you loaned money to someone for years of predictable payments.

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debt

It’s like owing your friend five dollars for a candy bar; that debt means you must give them those exact five dollars back later.

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debt service

It is like paying back a shared library book.

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debtor

If you borrow a toy from your friend, the promise to return it is your debt.

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decision

Think of a parent signing a permission slip for your friend's birthday party.

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declare

It is like writing down what happened on your permission slip; you are telling everyone exactly what rule applies and why it's true.

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decreased

A decreased hall pass means you aren't allowed to run as fast as usual.

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decree

Imagine you promise your friend money, and when you fail to pay, the judge issues a decree telling you exactly how much and when you must pay it back.

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deduct

If you get five dollars for chores, and your parent deducts fifty cents for a broken plate, you only keep four dollars and fifty cents.

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deed

It functions like a signed permission slip that officially changes who gets to use your favorite toy forever.

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default

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defeasance

It's like getting permission to play with a toy (the estate) only as long as you keep your room clean (the condition).

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defect

If you get a permission slip for soccer but your parent forgets to sign it, that slip has a defect.

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defend

If someone accuses you of breaking a promise (a breach), defending yourself is like showing your permission slip to prove why that promise didn't a...

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defense

If you promise to mow the lawn but it rains before your chore time, saying 'Act of God' is using a defense.

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defer

Deferring means saying, 'I'll do it tomorrow.' If you promise your sibling you’ll give them that toy next week instead of today, you are deferring...

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deferral

Deferral is like getting a library slip when you borrow a book; you use the book now, but you won't technically 'pay' for it until you return it la...

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deficiency

If you borrow $10 and only pay back $8, the missing $2 is the deficiency.

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delegate

Imagine you give your friend a hall pass to represent you in class; that friend is the delegate performing your duty.

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delinquent

If you promise your friend you will return their toy by Friday and don't, you are delinquent on that promise.

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deliver

Delivery is like handing over your permission slip; once you hand it to the teacher, you have delivered it and they accept it.

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delivery

When you hand your friend a permission slip, that's delivery.

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demand

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denominated

If your allowance is denominated in 'tokens,' you know exactly how much money that token equals at the store.

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dental

It functions like a special permission slip for your teeth; it means only someone licensed in dentistry can perform those procedures legally.

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department

A department is like the 'homework' section of your class; it tells you exactly who in the school office is responsible for grading that specific a...

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departure

A departure is like when you agree to meet a friend at 3:00 PM, but you decide to leave and show up at 3:20 PM instead.

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dependent

Think of a hall pass; the child needs permission (support) from the teacher to leave class and function elsewhere.

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deposit

Imagine you give your friend $5 to hold onto their favorite toy until they promise to return it next Tuesday.

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depositary

Think of a school librarian holding all the permission slips for field trips; that librarian is the depositary.

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depositor

When you hand in your lunch money to the school treasurer, you are the depositor.

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depository

A depository is like a trusted piggy bank.

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depository institution

Think of it like a special library card.

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depository trust

Think of a library book you lend out; the library holds it for you until you return it.

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depreciation

Imagine your bike gets rusty every year; the amount of rust that shows up each season is depreciation.

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derived

When you borrow your friend's bike, and then you let your little brother ride it too, your brother has a derived right to use that bike.

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descendants

If you promise your friend something today, the descendant is like their kid who can collect on that promise later.

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design

It is like deciding how your new treehouse will look—will it have a blue roof, a rope ladder, and windows?

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designee

A designee is like giving your friend permission slip to sign your soccer registration form instead of you signing it yourself.

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destruction

Destruction is like when your favorite drawing gets completely ripped up—it's gone forever and can’t be fixed.

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detail

Detail is like writing down exactly what toy you want—not just 'a truck,' but 'a red pickup truck with working headlights.' It leaves no room for g...

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determination

A determination is like when your teacher decides you passed the test; that decision tells everyone what happened with your grade.

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developed

When you develop your drawing for a fort, it means you built it up from just a pile of sticks into something usable.

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device

A device acts like your favorite toy; when you sign a contract about it, you are promising something specific regarding that toy.

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diligence

Diligence is like studying hard for a test; it means putting in the effort instead of just hoping you pass.

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direct

A direct promise is like when your mom promises *you* a cookie, not just telling the whole class she will provide one later.

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director

Think of a director like the parent you elect for your class project; they make sure the rules are followed and approve the final presentation plan.

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disability

Imagine a hall pass: if you have one (the impairment), it means you can't do everything normally, but the school still lets you attend class (full...

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disbursement

Think of a hall pass: when you use it (the disbursement), you are paying for something—like going to the nurse—and someone expects you to pay back...

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discharge

Imagine you promise your friend $5.

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disclaimer

It's like signing a permission slip that says, 'You can play outside, but you agree not to complain if you get mud on your shoes.' This limits what...

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disclose

If you are asked to disclose the good news about your grades, you have to tell the teacher everything important, just like handing in a full report...

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disclosure

Disclosure is like showing your homework before class starts.

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discount

If your friend promises you $10 for trading cards but offers a discount down to $8, that's a discount.

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discovery

It's like getting permission slips from all the other kids before school starts.

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discretion

Imagine a teacher has discretion over grading: they can give you an A even if the rubric only strictly allows for a B.

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discrimination

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dispose

Disposing is like handing in your permission slip; once you hand it over, the teacher (the receiving party) has control over what happens next with...

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disposition

A disposition is like handing over your favorite toy.

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dispute

A dispute happens when two people disagree on a promise—like arguing over who gets the last cookie.

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dispute resolution

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disqualified

If you are disqualified from getting a permission slip, it means even though you're at school, the teacher won't let you go on the field trip.

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disqualified organization

It's like getting an 'ineligible' sticker placed on your hall pass.

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disregarded

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dissolution

Dissolution is like when you finish your library card loan period; the relationship with the book officially ends.

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distance

If your friend lives too far away to attend the party, that distance matters.

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distribute

Distributing is like dividing up cookies after a birthday party; everyone gets their fair share based on what the host decided beforehand.

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distribution date

If you promise a friend a toy on the 15th, that's your distribution date.

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distributor

Think of it like getting permission from the bakery (manufacturer) to be the only person allowed to sell their cookies (goods) at your school's fai...

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district

Think of it like this: your neighborhood is the 'district.' If you break someone's toy on Elm Street, the court for the Elm Street district handles...

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district court

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dividend

A dividend is like getting pocket money from your parents after they've made a big sale at work.

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division

Division is like splitting a shared cookie into smaller pieces so everyone gets their own bite.

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document

Think of it like a permission slip: that piece of paper is the document, but signing it is the act of documenting the permission.

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dollar

A dollar is like the required sticker price on a permission slip; it tells you exactly how much money you owe to get that event approved.

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domain

Imagine a permission slip granting you domain over playing with your favorite toy; only *you* can play with it outside the house.

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domestic

A domestic promise means it comes from inside your own town; a foreign one comes from another city.

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downgrade

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draft

Think of a permission slip: it's not the signed, stamped version yet, but it shows what you are allowed to do before you leave school grounds.

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draw

A draw is like taking your allowance early from Mom before payday arrives.

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drug

A drug is like a hall pass for your body; it lets you do something specific, like helping you feel better when you're sick.

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due

If you promise to give your friend $5 on Friday, that $5 is due.

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due date

It functions like the last day written on a permission slip; if you hand it in after that date, you get a late mark or fine.

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due diligence

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duly authorized

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duly organized

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duplication

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duration

Duration is like how long your permission slip lasts; it tells you exactly until what date you can use that pass.

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duty

It’s like a rule on your hall pass: you have the duty to return it, or the consequence is getting detention.

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e-mail

An email acts like a signed permission slip; if you send it agreeing to go to the park, that agreement is written down and counts just as much as y...

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early

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earnings

Earnings act like the allowance you get for doing chores; they represent what you've earned before your parents take out any 'taxes.' If you don't...

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ebitda

EBITDA is like the allowance on your permission slip before you factor in fines (taxes), borrowing costs (interest), and wear-and-tear charges (dep...

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economic

If you promise your friend five dollars, the economic aspect is the actual value of those five dollars—it’s not just the paper slip.

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effect

The legal effect is like when you sign a permission slip; that signature immediately creates the *effect* of allowing your child at the field trip.

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effective date

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effectuate

If you sign permission slip allowing recess, the school must *effectuate* that by letting you go out.

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effort

It's like agreeing to study hard for a test instead of promising an 'A'.

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elect

Electing is like deciding which hall pass you want to use—you can't just keep them all; picking one means you give up the others.

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electronic

If you sign a permission slip digitally, that electronic signature is just as real as your handwritten one on paper.

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electronic mail

Email is like a permission slip sent digitally; when you click send, it's proof that your parents saw and signed it instantly.

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eligible

Eligibility is like getting permission for the playground.

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eliminate

Elimination is like crossing out your name off the attendance sheet completely.

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email

An email acts like a signed permission slip you send to your friend about playing outside.

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emergency

An emergency is like getting a hall pass when you are late; it lets you skip the usual punishment.

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employ

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employee

If you have a permission slip from your parents (the employer) telling you exactly when and how to play outside (the job), you are an employee.

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employee benefit

It functions like a permission slip that promises you more than just playtime; it guarantees you access to special playground equipment later on.

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employee benefit plan

It's like a special permission slip from your parents offering you extra privileges—like getting a trip to the zoo instead of just allowance money.

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encumbrance

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end

It's like when a permission slip says 'Ends on Friday.' That date is the end; after Friday, you don't need it anymore.

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endorsed

It’s like signing your friend’s permission slip; when you sign it, you endorse it and are vouching for them.

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energy

Energy is like a hall pass; it's permission to do work.

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enforce

Enforcing means making sure someone keeps their promise on paper.

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engagement

It functions like a signed permission slip for a big event; it proves you agreed to something important before it happens.

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engineering

Imagine a permission slip: Engineering is the plan to make sure you can actually use it safely and on time.

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enhanced

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enter

Entering is like showing up for school on the first day; you formally start your attendance record.

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enterprise

An enterprise is like a large school district that runs several different schools under one name; it’s all connected but functions separately.

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entire

It means when you sign a new permission slip, all the old ones get erased; only the newest one matters for your field trip.

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entitle

Entitlement is like having a permission slip signed for you; it means you have the official right to go into the park when others don't.

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entity

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entry

An entry is like getting permission to use your friend’s swing set; it’s the act of going in to play.

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environment

The legal environment is like the set of playground rules—it tells you if you can swing high, slide fast, and when you have to wait your turn.

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environmental

It functions like a permission slip for nature; if you mess up the environment, you lose your right to use that land until you fix it.

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environmental law

Environmental law is like a set of rules for your playground; it dictates who can throw litter (pollution) and how much damage they have to clean u...

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equal

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equipment

Think of equipment as your favorite crayons; if you lend them out on a permission slip, they are considered 'equipment' belonging to you while they...

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equitable

If you promise your friend you'll let them use your favorite swing set (the law), but they break it and deserve more than just a new swing—maybe th...

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equity

If you break your friend's favorite toy, money fixes it; equity forces you to actually replace the specific broken toy.

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equity interest

It's like owning half of your friend's toy collection; you don't have the physical toys yet, but you have a guaranteed right to one-half share when...

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ero

Ero is like when you give back a library book; the promise to return it ends immediately upon your drop-off.

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error

If you sign a permission slip with an error, and your teacher accepts it anyway, that might be a harmless error.

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escrow

It functions like a trusted middleman holding your allowance money.

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escrow agent

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established

An established rule is like a permission slip you keep in your binder; everyone knows that specific paper grants you recess time.

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estate

The estate functions like your entire box of toys; when you leave it, someone else has the legal right to decide who gets which toy.

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estimate

An estimate is like coloring in a picture before you finish it; it shows what it will look like but isn't the final, perfect coloring yet.

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estoppel

If you tell your friend, 'You can use my bike anytime,' and they rely on that promise by riding it all week, estoppel stops them from later claimin...

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ethics

Ethics sets the unwritten rules for how you treat others, like knowing not to cheat on a test even if the teacher won't catch it.

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eurocurrency

Think of a eurocurrency like a permission slip signed by two different schools; it's good everywhere, not just at your own school.

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eurodollar

It's like getting permission slip signed at the school, but instead of staying here, it’s valid only when you take it to a specific friend across t...

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evaluator

An evaluator acts like the teacher grading your math test.

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event

An event is like when you promise your friend you’ll bring cookies; the actual day you show up with them is the event that makes the promise real.

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event default

Event default is like missing the permission slip deadline for field trip; it means you failed to do what you were supposed to, and now the teacher...

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evidence

If you promise your friend you'll bring cookies, the cookie itself is evidence proving your promise was real.

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evidenced

When you show your permission slip (the evidence) for the field trip, it proves you have permission.

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examination

It’s like checking your homework before turning it in; you let the teacher look at it to make sure all the answers are correct and complete.

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exceed

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exception

Imagine a hall pass that says 'all kids must sit in the cafeteria,' but your teacher grants you an exception to go outside during lunch.

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excess

Excess is like when you are allowed five cookies but eat six; that sixth cookie is the 'excess.' It shows how much more than the rule allows you to...

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exchange

It functions like trading your baseball cards for someone else’s Pokémon cards; you agree to give up what you have in return for what they have.

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excise tax

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exclusive

If you sign an exclusive permission slip for your best friend, no one else can use it while that paper is valid.

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execute

If you sign a permission slip (execute it), you promise to follow the rules on it.

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executive officer

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executor

Think of an executor like a hall pass holder for grandma's house; they make sure every rule on the permission slip gets followed when distributing...

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exemption

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exercise

It's like having a permission slip for the swings; exercising it means you actually walk up and start swinging, making the permission official.

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exhibit

An exhibit acts like showing your teacher permission slip when you take a field trip; it provides concrete backing for what you are saying.

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existing

If your hall pass says 'existing permission,' it means you have the right to be in class *right now*, not tomorrow.

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expenditure

If you borrow money to buy new tires, the cost of those tires is your expenditure.

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expense

If you get a hall pass from school for the day, that permission slip is your expense because it represents something of value you used up.

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expenses incurred

If you borrow a book and get fined $5 for keeping it past the due date, that fine is an expense incurred.

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experience

Experience is like showing your teacher you've already aced every math test before; it proves you know how to do the current homework assignment well.

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expert

An expert is like the grown-up who knows exactly how to fix your broken toy because they've done it a hundred times; you trust their advice over yo...

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expiration date

Think of a permission slip that says it expires Friday.

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expire

Expiration acts like when your permission slip says 'Valid until 5 PM.' After that time, you can't use it anymore, even if you still have it in you...

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exposure

It's like the fine you get for being late; the size of that fine shows your financial exposure.

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express

It's like when your mom writes down exactly what time you must be home—that written rule beats just saying, 'Be home around dinner.'

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extend

Extending means making something last longer; like asking your teacher to give you an extra day on that math homework instead of just turning it in...

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extension

If your permission slip says school ends Friday, an extension is getting it signed so you can turn it in Monday instead.

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extension of credit

It's like letting your friend borrow your favorite video game today, but they promise to give it back next Friday instead of right now.

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external

Imagine you have a loud party next door; that noise is an external cost to your quiet reading time.

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extraordinary

If your hall pass says 'extraordinary,' it means you aren't just running to lunch; you are sprinting to stop a fire.

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face

It is the number printed on your permission slip—that's the 'face.' If you sign it, you agree to that specific amount written there.

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face amount

If your permission slip says you get $5 for finishing chores, the face amount is five dollars.

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facility

A facility is like the playground at school; it tells you exactly where the game has to happen.

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facsimile

A facsimile is like handing your mom a signed permission slip through the school office instead of giving her the actual piece of paper.

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fact

When you hand over a permission slip stating the trip is on Tuesday, that date is a fact.

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factor

A factor is like giving your friend permission to sell your favorite toy at a yard sale for you.

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fail

Failure is when you don't do what you promised on your permission slip.

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failure

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fair

A fair grading on a test means you got a score that reflects how hard you actually studied compared to everyone else.

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fair market

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fair market value

fair market 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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fair value

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faith

Faith is like trusting your friend when they say they will bring the ball to recess.

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family

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favorable

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fax

A fax acts like handing someone a permission slip across the desk instead of waiting until you can physically give them paper.

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feature

A feature is like a specific promise written on your permission slip; it tells you exactly *what* the allowance covers, such as 'running during rec...

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federal

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federal fund

It is like a special jar for allowance money.

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federal reserve

It acts like the principal setting rules for all your piggy bank transactions.

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federal reserve bank

It is like the school principal for a small group of classrooms.

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federal reserve system

It acts like a big hall pass master for the entire country's money flow.

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fee

A fee is like paying $5 to borrow a friend's video game; that money buys you the right to play it.

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felony

A felony is like getting a 'F' on your report card; it means you failed seriously and might get detention for years.

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fiduciary

A fiduciary is like a trusted babysitter who promises to only choose snacks that make you happy, not just the ones they prefer.

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fiduciary duty

It is like being given a hall pass to your friend: you promise not to use it just for yourself when they need it most.

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field

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files

Filing documents is like turning in your homework; it proves you did the work for the teacher (the judge).

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final

A final decision is like when your teacher says, 'That's it!

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final distribution

It’s like when you finish playing with your allowance and the last bit of money gets given out based on who was supposed to get paid first, like a...

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final judgment

It’s like getting your report card at the end of the semester; that final grade settles all arguments about your performance.

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final payment

It is like handing in that last permission slip for the field trip; once it’s done, you don't owe any more money for that event.

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finance

Finance is like the allowance system for your family; it dictates who gets money, when they get it, and what promises (assets) that money can buy.

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financial

A financial agreement is like a permission slip that says you owe $20 for recess time.

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financial institution

A financial institution acts like the school's main office: everyone must report their money movements there.

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financial officer

A financial officer acts like the parent checking everyone's allowance slips; they ensure every promise made regarding money matches what actually...

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financial statements

Think of them like the report card for a company.

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financing statement

It is like putting your name on a permission slip for a toy; it tells everyone else that you have the right to take that toy back if someone else t...

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fines

A fine is like paying extra money when you forget your permission slip at school.

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finra

FINRA acts like a strict teacher checking your homework; if you don't follow the rules, you get a detention slip (a fine or suspension).

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firm

A firm is like when you promise your friend you will bring the ball to recess; that promise makes it legally binding, so they can hold you accounta...

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first refusal

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fiscal

It is like the rules on your allowance: 'Fiscal' means how much money you have and where it comes from (your budget).

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fiscal year

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fitness

Fitness is the quality grade on a permission slip; if you score high enough, the court grants you access to your child.

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fixed

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fixed income

It functions like a promise slip where you know exactly when and how much money you will receive back.

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fixture

Think of it like your hall pass; once you hand it over to the principal (the real estate), it becomes part of school policy and isn't yours anymore...

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floating

Imagine getting a permission slip that says you can play outside 'until sunset.' The exact end time keeps changing as the sun moves across the sky.

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floating rate

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flood

A flood acts like an unexpected 'Hall Pass' slip granted to you; it lets you skip a scheduled chore without getting a detention slip.

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floor

A floor is like the minimum score you need on a test to pass; if you get below that line, you fail.

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food

If your contract says you must deliver 'food,' it means more than just a bag of chips; it has to be safe to eat like permission slip saying it's ok...

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for cause

It's like a hall pass: you only use it if someone breaks a rule (the cause).

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force

Force is like when you push your friend off the swing; that push (the force) makes them move faster.

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force majeure

If you promised your friend you'd mow their lawn Saturday, but a sudden hailstorm ruins all the grass, that storm is force majeure—it excuses you f...

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foreclosed

Foreclosed is like when you promise your mom you’ll clean your room, but you never do it; she takes away your favorite toy until you comply.

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foreclosure

It’s like when you promise your parent you’ll clean your room by Friday; foreclosure is when they force you to do it or make you lose screen time.

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foreign

If you promise your neighbor (a domestic person) something, but a company from another state agrees (a foreign entity), the rules of *your* neighbo...

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foreign assets

Foreign assets are like your allowance saved in a piggy bank overseas.

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foreign currency

It’s like getting permission for recess but only written on a ticket from California when you live in Texas.

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foreign exchange

It’s like trading your allowance dollar bills for shiny foreign coins when you want to buy a toy from another country's store.

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foreign securities

It’s like getting permission to play with a toy made in another country; it brings extra rules compared to toys made here.

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foreseeable

Foreseeable means you thought it might happen before signing a promise.

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forfeiture

If you break your promise (the contract), forfeiture means you lose the deposit (the collateral) the other party holds against you.

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form

A form is like a permission slip you sign for a field trip; it proves you allowed your child to go.

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formation

Formation is like when you agree to trade your favorite toy for a friend's action figure; once the handshake happens, the deal is official.

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former

If you held a hall pass yesterday, your status is 'former,' meaning you can't use it today unless specifically allowed.

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formula

A formula is like the rule on your allowance slip: it says you get $5 for every chore completed.

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foundation

Imagine you want to show your teacher a permission slip; the foundation is proving it's signed by Mom.

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founder

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fraction

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franchise

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fraud

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fraudulent

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fuel

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fulfillment

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full

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full force

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fullest

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fully

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function

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fund

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fundamental

A fundamental agreement is like the main rule on a permission slip—if you take away the signature line, the whole slip doesn't really work anymore.

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funded debt

Funded debt is like getting permission for your allowance based on a promise to clean your room; the money is 'funded' by the expectation (and righ...

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furnish

Furnishing is like handing over the required permission slip; you aren't just saying 'yes,' you are physically giving the paper to the teacher.

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future

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gaap

Think of it like the official rulebook for grading papers; if you don't use GAAP rules, your report might look fine, but the teacher (the SEC) won'...

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gacc

GACC is like having a hall pass that lets you take over your friend’s chores without making them do them anymore.

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gain

It's like getting an extra allowance because you finished your chores early; that bonus money is your 'gain.' This financial reward proves someone...

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gas

Gas is like a permission slip for playtime; it grants the right to use something valuable.

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general

A general rule is like saying, 'We agree to be nice.' It covers everything from sharing toys to cleaning up spills when no specific instruction is...

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general counsel

Think of the general counsel like the head referee for your company's games.

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general partner

Think of it like signing a group permission slip; if one friend breaks the rules (the partner acts wrongly), everyone who signed (all general partn...

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generally accepted accounting principles

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global

If your permission slip says it covers 'Global,' you can’t just use it at home; it applies everywhere, like taking a hall pass to any room in the s...

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good

A teacher's 'good' stamp on a homework page means that page satisfied that assignment.

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good faith

On a playground, if you promise a friend half your sandwich, good faith means you actually cut it in half.

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good standing

A child who returns all borrowed library books and pays the fines stays in good standing, so the library lets her check out new books.

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goodwill

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govern

Like a permission slip tells a teacher that a parent's rules govern a school trip, a governing-law clause tells a judge which state's laws rule a c...

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governing law

Like deciding before a schoolyard game which rulebook counts, a governing law clause tells the judge which law to use before the teams ever start a...

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government agency

Think of a government agency as the school principal who issues hallway passes and posts the rules.

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governmental

A school's four-year pass lets you leave class without getting in trouble.

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governmental agency

A school monitor can confiscate a baseball, but only if the principal's rule permits the penalty for that offense.

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governmental body

governmental 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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governmental entity

A hall pass lets a student go down the hallway, but it does not allow breaking classroom rules.

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governor

A governor is like a class president who can approve a class rule and let a detention pass, but the principal (the federal government) sets the ove...

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grace period

grace 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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grant

Think of trading a baseball card to a friend: you hand it over, and from that moment it is theirs.

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grantee

When your parent hands you a permission slip to go on a field trip, you are the grantee of that slip.

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grantor

When you give away your favorite bike to a friend and never ask for it back, you are the grantor.

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grantor trust

grantor 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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gross

Before your allowance is docked for breaking curfew, the full weekly amount is the gross.

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gross negligence

A child who deliberately shoves a sibling into the street after spotting a car is acting with gross negligence; a child who accidentally trips on a...

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ground

Court grounds work like a signed hall pass: you cannot go to the office without the right reason on the pass.

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group

When a teacher says the whole group must clean the classroom, every child in that group shares the job.

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growth

Like being told you get a prize if your garden grows, you need a ruler and a starting height to know the promise was kept.

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guarantee

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

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guarantor

Imagine a friend borrows your bike and breaks the handlebar.

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guaranty

You tell your neighbor, "If my sister loses the Frisbee, I'll pay you back." She loses it; the neighbor collects from you.

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guidance

A teacher's study guide says the exam will cover chapters one through five, but the school board's approved course policy is the rule.

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guidelines

Think of the rules a teacher tapes to the classroom wall: they tell you what to do, but only the school's official rulebook can get you suspended.

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hard

The word 'hard' alone is like the word 'very' in a promise — it doesn't change anything by itself.

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hardware

Think of a library book versus the rules printed on the card in its pocket.

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harm

Harm is someone breaking something of yours — like a kid ripping your library book and leaving you with the fine.

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harmless

Like a friend promising to pay your library fine if you get caught lending them your card, a hold-harmless promise means someone else covers the tr...

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hazard

A hazard is like a sharp corner on the bookshelf — nothing has happened yet, but someone could get hurt.

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hazardous material

Some things need a permission slip before anyone moves them, like the form parents sign before a class field trip.

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hazardous substance

Think of a teacher's list of things nobody may bring to school — slime, matches, spray paint.

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hazardous waste

Some trash is too dangerous for the regular garbage can.

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heading

A heading works like the tab label on a folder that says 'Homework.' The teacher grades the papers inside, not the writing on the tab.

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health

Think of a permission slip your parents sign before a field trip: the government gives doctors and hospitals permission to operate, and it can take...

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hedge

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

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heirs

If a classmate moves away and leaves her markers without telling the teacher who gets them, the teacher follows a fixed rule — the closest person i...

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highest

Like 'tallest' in line for the water fountain: the word means nothing until you know which line.

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highway

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

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historical

Like a note your teacher saved from last year about your behavior: it shows what already happened, and the principal deciding today may look at it...

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holder

If a friend writes you an IOU and hands it over, you're the one allowed to collect — the holder of that promise.

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holding

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

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holding company

Think of a parent who holds every kid's allowance in one wallet.

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holiday

Like a snow day when the library is closed and can't take your returned book — the due date slides to the next open day.

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home

Writing "home" on a legal form is like writing "my house" on a permission slip — everyone understands the feeling, but the form only works once it...

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hotel

A hotel stay is like a sleepover you paid for: you get the bed for the night, you follow the house rules, and you go home in the morning.

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identification

When you pick the exact toy you're trading for and put it in a box with your friend's name on it, that becomes 'the one.' If it breaks, it's your f...

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identify

When a teacher asks you to identify who broke the window, "some kid" is not enough — you have to give a name.

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identity

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

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illegal

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

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immediately

When your teacher says 'line up immediately,' you stop what you're doing and get in line — not after finishing your drawing.

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immunities

A hall pass lets one student walk the hallway when everyone else would get detention.

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impact

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

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impair

If your teacher promises the class a pizza party, then the principal cuts it to ten minutes, the promise got impaired — you still get pizza, but le...

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implementation

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

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implied

If your teacher watches you hand out crayons every day and never stops you, she's given you an unspoken permission slip.

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import

Buying something from another country is like borrowing a book from another school's library: your own librarian checks it first, and you pay any f...

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imposition

When the librarian announces the fine on your overdue book, that moment is the imposition — the school has officially put the charge on you and can...

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improvement

If you plant a tree in the schoolyard, it stays behind when you switch schools — your backpack goes home with you.

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in arrears

Promise your friend a dollar by Friday and miss it, and you're in arrears — like a library fine that grows until paid.

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in force

A hall pass is in force while the teacher honors it — you can walk the halls without getting sent back to class.

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in writing

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inability

If you promised to lend your friend a book but your dog chewed it up, you can't keep the promise — that's inability.

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inaccuracy

If your permission slip says you're going to the science museum but the class goes to the zoo, the slip is inaccurate.

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inaction

If your friend keeps borrowing your toy and you never say no, after a while you can't complain — your silence counted as permission.

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incentive

Like a parent promising dessert for finished homework, the law offers something good so you choose to do what it wants.

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incident

If two kids collide on the playground, that one collision is the incident.

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incidental

If a friend promises to drive you to the library and your little brother tags along because it's on the way, his ride is a lucky accident.

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includes

When your teacher's rule says 'toys includes balls,' she isn't listing every toy — a frisbee still counts.

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income

Think of the money you earn at a lemonade stand: every quarter customers hand over counts, even tips, and the grown-up in charge — the government —...

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income tax

Imagine you get $10 a week for doing chores, and your parents keep $1 to help pay for family groceries.

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inconsistent

If you tell the teacher you returned your library book Monday, then tell the librarian you never borrowed it, the two stories don't match.

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inconvenient

If you promised to trade lunches, finding the trade annoying doesn't cancel it — only a true impossibility, like the school banning trades, might.

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incorporated

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

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incremental

Imagine your library fine is 10 cents for every day a book is late.

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incur

Incurring a cost is like owing the library a fine the moment a book is overdue — you owe it even before you walk up and pay.

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incurrence

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indebtedness

Add up everything you owe — the library fine, the lunch money you borrowed, the five dollars from a friend — and that total is your indebtedness.

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indemnification

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indemnified party

indemnified 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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indemnify

Imagine you promise the librarian you'll pay every fine your friend racks up on your card.

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indemnitee

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

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indemnity

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

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indenture

Imagine two friends tearing one paper in half, each keeping a jagged piece; when the pieces fit together, the promise is proven.

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independent

Like promising the librarian you'll return your book even if your friend never returns hers, an independent promise stands alone — you keep your wo...

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independent contractor

independent 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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index

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

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indication

A raised hand is not the same as being picked, but it tells the teacher you want a turn.

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indirectly

If your class rule says no trading snacks, and you hand your cookie to a friend so she trades it for chips for you, you still traded — just through...

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individual

Signing your own permission slip makes you an individual; your mom signing it for you means she acts for someone else, like a company.

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induce

If a friend promises you their dessert to get your cookies, that promise induced the trade.

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industry

Think of how everyone in your class raises a hand before speaking — that's the class custom.

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information provider

information 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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informed

Like a permission slip your parents sign, a legal decision only counts as fair if you knew what you were agreeing to first.

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infrastructure

Think of the school building's pipes, electrical wiring, and hallways.

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infringement

A hall pass belongs to one kid at a time.

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injunction

A judge's version of a teacher separating two fighting kids: the order says 'stay away from each other,' and breaking it means a trip to the princi...

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injury

If a classmate kicks your backpack and breaks your favorite toy inside, that broken toy is your injury.

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inquiry

Asking your teacher if you can turn in a project late is an inquiry.

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insider

If the teacher's helper sees the upcoming spelling test answers early, they cannot trade clues or make bets with classmates on who gets the highest...

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insolvent

You owe your classmates ten dollars for lunch, but you only have two dollars in your piggy bank and no allowance coming.

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inspection

Before you trade your favorite video game for your friend's skateboard, you test the wheels and deck to make sure nothing is broken.

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inspector

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installment

If a board game costs twenty dollars, paying two dollars a week for ten weeks lets you pay in installments instead of spending all your allowance a...

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instance

If a teacher forgives you for forgetting your permission slip one time, that single instance does not let you skip bringing it tomorrow.

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institute

Instituting a case is like handing the referee an official foul report before the game clock runs out.

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instruction

A teacher hands the class a written rubric with the exact rules for grading a science project before students begin judging each other's work.

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instrument

Think of a signed permission slip for a field trip.

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insufficient

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

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insurance company

insurance 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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insurance policy

insurance 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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insured

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

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intangible

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

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integration

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

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intellectual

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

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intellectual property

intellectual 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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intentional

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

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intercreditor

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

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interest

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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interest expense

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

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interest payment

interest 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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interest payment date

interest 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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interest period

interest 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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interest rate

interest 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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interfere

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

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interfere with

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

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interim

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

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intermediary

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

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intermediate

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

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internal

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

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internal revenue code

internal revenue 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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internal revenue service

internal revenue 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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internet

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

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interpreted

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

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interval

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

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introduction

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

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inure

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

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invalidity

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

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invention

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

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inventory

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

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invest

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

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investigating

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

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investment adviser

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

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investment company

investment 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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investment manager

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

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investor

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

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invoice

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

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involuntary

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

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involved

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

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irrevocable

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

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irs

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

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isin

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

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issuable

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

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issuance

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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issue

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

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issued and outstanding

issued and 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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issuer

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

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issuing entity

issuing 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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item

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

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joinder

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

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joint

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

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joint venture

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

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judgment

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

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judicial

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

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junior

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

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jurisdiction

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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jury

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

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jury trial

jury 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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key

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

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kind

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

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knowingly

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

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knowledge

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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known

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

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labor

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

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laboratory

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

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land

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

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landlord

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

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lapse

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

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largest

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

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last

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

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laundering

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

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law

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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lease

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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leasehold

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

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legal action

legal 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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legal counsel

legal 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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legal fees

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

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legal proceeding

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

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legal process

legal 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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legal representative

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

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legislation

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

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lender

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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lending

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

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length

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

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lessee

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

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lesser

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

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lessor

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

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letter

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

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letter of credit

letter of 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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leverage

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

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liability

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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liability insurance

liability 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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liable

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

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libor

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

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license

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

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license agreement

license 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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licensee

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

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licensor

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

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lien

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

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life

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

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light

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

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likely

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

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limit

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

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limited liability

limited 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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limited liability company

limited liability 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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limited partnership

limited 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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line

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

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line of credit

line of 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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liquidity

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

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list

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

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litigation

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

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living

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

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loan

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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loan commitment

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

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loan documents

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

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loan seller

loan 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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local

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

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location

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

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long term

long 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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long-term

long-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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loss

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

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lost

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

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lot

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

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mail

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

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maintain

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

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maintenance

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

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majeure

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

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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

manage is a 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 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

managing 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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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

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

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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

market 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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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

material adverse is a 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 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

material 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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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

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

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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

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

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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

monetary is a 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

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

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

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mortgage

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

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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

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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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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

page

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

Open term →

paper

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

parent

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

park

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

participant

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

Open term →

partner

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

Open term →

partnership

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

Open term →

party

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

patent

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

Open term →

pay

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

Open term →

payable

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

Open term →

payee

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

Open term →

payment

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

payroll

Payroll is the system a business uses to pay people and handle the taxes and deductions that go with their wages.

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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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

percent

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

Open term →

percentage

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

Open term →

perfect

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

Open term →

perform

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

period

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

Open term →

permanent

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

Open term →

permissible

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

Open term →

permit

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

Open term →

person

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

personnel

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

Open term →

petition

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

Open term →

petroleum

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

Open term →

phase

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

Open term →

physical

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

Open term →

place

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

Open term →

placement

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

Open term →

plan

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

Open term →

plant

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

Open term →

pledge

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

Open term →

pledgee

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

Open term →

pledgor

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

Open term →

points

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

Open term →

policy

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

Open term →

political

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

pollutant

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

Open term →

pool

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

portfolio

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

Open term →

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.

Open term →

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.

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resale

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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restructuring

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

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result

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

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retail

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

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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.

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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.

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right

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

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risk

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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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.

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river

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

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role

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

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royalty

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

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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.

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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.

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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

A tranche is like dividing up a big pile of cookies into smaller stacks—each stack represents a different slice of ownership over the whole batch.

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transaction

A transaction is like trading a hall pass for a promise: you give up something now in exchange for getting permission later.

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transfer

A transfer is like handing over your library card slip; it moves ownership from you to someone else, even if you just hand it across the counter.

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transfer agent

Think of the transfer agent like the librarian keeping track of who borrowed which book.

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transferee

If you lend your friend a book (the right), and then you give that permission slip to your little sister, she is the transferee.

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transferor

If you sign over your permission slip, you are the transferor; you hand it to someone else so they can use it instead of you.

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transition

Transition is like trading in your old bike for a new one.

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transmission

A transmission is like handing over your library book slip to someone else; they now hold the right to use it, just as you did before.

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transmitted

It's like handing over a permission slip; when it's transmitted, you legally gave it to your teacher so they can use it.

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transportation

It functions like a hall pass; it proves someone has official permission to move from the classroom (origin) to the gym (destination).

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travel

Travel acts like a permission slip showing you are allowed to move from your home to Grandma's house.

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treasurer

Think of the treasurer as the person who holds the class allowance money.

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treasury

Treasury functions like the school principal's main fund; when you owe money, the principal (Treasury) controls how and when you pay it back.

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treated

If you sign a permission slip that says 'Student May Go,' but the teacher treats it like a strict rule, then your going is considered granted, even...

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treatment

Treatment is like following the rules on a permission slip; it shows exactly how you have to behave to get what you want done.

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treaty

A treaty acts like a super-important permission slip signed by two countries, meaning both nations absolutely must follow its rules forever.

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trial

It's like when you argue with your sibling about who took the last cookie; the trial is the time Mom listens to both sides and makes a final ruling.

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trigger

A trigger is like needing your parent's permission slip filled out before you can go to the park; that signature acts as the switch.

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trust

Imagine giving your friend permission to hold your favorite toy, but you get to play with it.

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trust account

A trust account is like a library deposit slip; you hold the money, but it belongs to the person who borrowed the book.

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trust agreement

A trust agreement acts like a permission slip where you hand your allowance (the asset) to a trusted friend (the trustee) who promises to spend it...

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trust certificate

Think of it like a verified stamp on a permission slip; it proves who signed it and that the ink hasn't smeared.

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trust company

Think of it like this: A trust company is a trusted babysitter hired to manage your allowance money exactly how you tell them to.

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trust grantor

The trust grantor acts like the parent signing the permission slip; they put the allowance (assets) in, but then decide who gets to use it later.

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trustee

Think of a trustee like a trusted babysitter holding your allowance money.

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type

It is like labeling your toys: calling a block a 'building type' means you know it can be stacked high for a tower.

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ucc

The UCC acts like a master rulebook for buying stuff from other people.

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unable

If your hall pass says you can go to recess, but you are unable to get there because it rained, you are in breach of that permission slip.

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unaudited

It’s like getting a report card from your teacher without them double-checking every single answer first.

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unauthorized

If your mom lets you play with her keys but doesn't say 'go ahead,' using them without permission is unauthorized.

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unconditional

If your permission slip says 'You may play,' that's unconditional; you don't need a special note saying 'if it rains.'

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underlying

It is like a permission slip (the underlying agreement) for recess; the hall pass (the derived document) only works because of that initial permiss...

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undertake

Undertaking is like signing up for a library book; you commit yourself to returning it on time.

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underwriter

Think of the underwriter like a friend who promises to buy all your concert tickets before anyone else will; they take the risk if nobody buys them...

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underwritten

It's like when a parent promises you a cookie, even if your allowance money runs out; they guarantee the treat.

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unemployment insurance

Unemployment insurance acts like a safety net allowance when you lose your job before finding a new one.

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unenforceable

It is like a permission slip that says you can play outside, but it never specifies *when* or *where*.

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uniform

Think of it like a school shirt; wearing the right polo shows everyone you belong to that specific class or team.

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uniform commercial code

Think of the UCC as a universal rulebook for buying things.

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union

A union acts like the group of kids who agree on one rule for recess instead of arguing individually about every game.

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unit

A unit is like one specific sticker on a whole sheet of stickers.

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united states

It's like having a giant permission slip signed by 50 states, all agreeing to follow one main rulebook (the Constitution).

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unlawful

If you sign a permission slip that says 'unlawful use,' it means even if you used it nicely, the rule itself forbids it.

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unrealized

It’s like a permission slip you have but haven't used yet; you know it’s valuable, but your teacher hasn't accepted it as proof of attendance.

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unrelated

If you ask permission to play with your toys and someone offers you a hall pass to the backyard, but you are still playing inside, the hall pass is...

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unremedied

If you sign a promise slip and don't fix the mistake—like writing 'Tuesday' instead of 'Thursday'—that unremedied error allows your friend to cance...

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unsecured

An unsecured promise is like saying, 'I owe you ten dollars,' without handing over any specific allowance money.

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untrue

An untrue statement is like signing a permission slip that says you can play outside, but your mom knows you are actually going inside to clean the...

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updated

If your permission slip has an updated date and new rules written on it, that's the same paper with fresh information.

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upgrade

It is like trading your old coloring book for a brand-new one with extra stickers glued inside.

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use

When you borrow your friend's video game console, you have the 'use' rights; you get to play it without owning it.

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user

The user is like the person who signs permission slips for field trips at school.

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utility

A utility is like the electricity coming into your house; it’s something you absolutely need for life, just like a required promise in an agreement.

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valid

A valid promise is like a permission slip that actually has your parent's signature on it; someone can't just say they'll let you go to the park wi...

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valuable

A permission slip is valuable because you need it to go to the park; without it, you can't leave the house.

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valuation

Valuation is like deciding how much your favorite toy is worth—is it what you paid for it (cost), or what someone else would pay for it today (mark...

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value

If you promise to trade your favorite toy for $5, the 'value' is usually that five dollars.

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variable

A variable is like a hall pass: it changes depending on who asks for it and why they need to leave class.

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VAT

VAT is a tax added to many business sales.

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vehicle

A vehicle functions like a hall pass; when you have it, you are allowed to go somewhere specific (like driving to work).

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vendor

If you promise your friend a brand-new baseball card (the good), you are the vendor because you promised to sell it to them.

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venture

It functions like a group promise where everyone agrees to build a treehouse together, knowing some might get scraped knees (loss) but others will...

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venue

Venue is like picking the right playground for your friend's birthday party.

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verify

Verification is like checking that permission slip—you don't just say you finished your homework; you show the teacher the signed paper proving it.

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vessel

A vessel acts like a permission slip; if the ship carrying your vacation photos is deemed seaworthy, you get to take the trip without worry.

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vest

It's like when your allowance promise becomes real; it vests once Mom gives you the cash, not just when she says 'maybe.'

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vice president

Think of a vice president like the runner-up in a race; they have the next most important job after the winner.

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violate

Violating means breaking the rules of the game; like when you promise your friend you'll share your toy but then you keep it all to yourself instead.

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void

A void permission slip is like one where you never actually signed it—it was invalid before anyone even looked at it.

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voluntarily

If you sign a permission slip because your mom made you, that's not voluntary; she forced it.

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voluntary

If you voluntarily sign a permission slip, you chose to agree to the field trip.

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vote

When you sign permission slips for field trips, your signature is like a vote saying 'Yes.' A majority vote means more people agreed than those who...

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voting rights

Voting rights are like having a permission slip that lets you say 'yes' or 'no' on a big group decision, even if someone else has more slips.

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voting security

Voting security is like a rule on a permission slip stating that only the person with the 'Red Pen' can cast the final deciding vote, even if other...

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wage

A wage is like getting paid per page you write for your teacher instead of just having a set allowance every week.

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waive

Imagine getting a library fine but telling the librarian, 'Don't charge me.' That act of letting go is waiving that right to payment.

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waiver

A waiver is like handing over your hall pass to the principal; you willingly let them keep it instead of using it for recess permission.

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wall

A wall is like the line drawn on your permission slip that says, "No running past here." You cannot cross it without permission or consequence.

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warehouse

A warehouse acts like the special box where you promise to keep your favorite LEGO set safe until playtime.

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warrant

A warrant is like getting permission from your parents (the judge) before you can borrow a friend's bike (the action).

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warranty

A warranty is like a promise on your permission slip that says, 'This field trip will definitely have pizza.' If it only has sandwiches, you can co...

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waste

Imagine you have a library book; if you spill juice on it, that's wasting it.

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water

Water acts like the permission slip for your playdate; it shows exactly what you are allowed to do with that specific time slot.

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week

If your permission slip says homework is due in one week, it means exactly seven days from today's date.

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well

A well is like having permission slip signed; it means you have the required authorization on file.

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whole

A whole permission slip means every signature line must be filled out for it to count.

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whole loan

It is like having one big permission slip instead of ten small ones; if you lose the main slip, all your permissions might be gone.

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wholly-owned

A wholly-owned status is like having an unbreakable permission slip for a kid; only one person signs it, giving them absolute authority to let the...

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willful

If you promise your friend you will bring cookies, but you deliberately leave them at home instead of forgetting, that's willful.

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willful misconduct

Willful misconduct is like intentionally scribbling on a permission slip just to annoy your teacher, knowing full well it's against the rules.

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wire

It's like handing over your allowance money across the room instantly, instead of waiting for Mom to mail a check home.

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wire transfer

It is like handing in a permission slip for field trip money; once you hand it over, you can't just take it back without telling the teacher.

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withdraw

Withdrawing is like handing back a permission slip you already signed.

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withdrawn

When you hand in your hall pass and tell the teacher you are withdrawing it, that means you aren't using it anymore.

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withheld

Withheld means you hold onto something instead of giving it away right now.

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withhold

Withholding means keeping your allowance instead of giving it away.

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without cause

It’s like getting a hall pass from school; you don't have to wait until you get in trouble to leave class.

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without prejudice

It is like handing someone a hall pass that says, 'This permission slip is okay for now, but I can take it back later if my mind changes.'

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without recourse

If you sign a hall pass saying it's 'without recourse,' it means even if you forget your lunch money, your mom can’t make *you* pay for the fine la...

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witness

Think of a witness like the person who signs your permission slip; they confirm that you were really there to play at recess.

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work

Work is like the promise on a permission slip—it's what you agree to do, like finishing your math homework.

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working capital

Working capital is like having enough allowance saved up so you can buy your lunch before the end of the school day.

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world

The world acts like a permission slip that covers everything; if your hall pass says 'the whole school,' you can go anywhere inside.

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writing

A writing is like the signed permission slip for a field trip; it proves exactly who allowed what, without needing anyone to remember perfectly.

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written

A written note acts like a signed permission slip; it proves who gave permission and when they did.

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written consent

It functions like a signed permission slip for your friend to borrow your bike.

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written notice

Written notice is like getting a permission slip back from your teacher; it proves someone actually told you something important happened.

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wrongful

If you promise your friend you'll bring their favorite comic book, but you forget it, that forgetting is wrongful.

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year

A year acts like the time limit on your library card; once that full 365-day span passes without renewal, you get a fine for being late.

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yield

Yield is like giving your turn on the playground even when you want to keep playing.

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zoning

Zoning functions like a rule on a permission slip: it tells you exactly what activity (playing tag, riding bikes) is allowed in which section of th...

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