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DeathThe word "death" denotes the death of a human being unless the contrary appears from the context. [See...777
Cheque - Cross-cheque - Account Payee chequeCross-cheque/ Account Payee cheque is also cheque as contemplated in section 138(1) of the Negotiable...777
Remedial enactmentA "remedial enactment" is one which improves and facilitates remedy al­ready existing for the enforcement...776
Illegal Lock-out"illegal lock-out" means a lock-out declared, commenced or continued otherwise than in accordance with...775
TenantTenant signifies someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else....775
Gift made in contemplation of deathA gift is said to be made in contemplation of death where a man, who is ill and expects to die shortly...774
Separation of share from joint holding or tenancyThe term 'separation' is not a legal term like "amalgamation" or "subdivi­sion"; it is not used in section...774
TortThe term derived from the Latin word tortious which means wrong. A body of the law which permits an injured...772
VetoThe word veto comes from Latin and literally means I / we forbid. Veto means vote against; refuse to...770
Yellow journalismYellow journalism is hated by all as it spreads rumour and rumour naturally victi­mises a person socially,...769