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Duly Stamped"Duly stamped", as applied to an instrument, means that the instrument bears an adhesive or impressed...694
GratificationThe word "gratification" is not restricted to pecuniary gratifications, or to gratifications estimable...693
Gross NegligenceGreater negligence than the absence of ordinary care. In regard to professional negligence, the phrase...693
Hackney-Carriage"Hackney-carriage" means any wheeled vehicle, drawn by horses and used for the conveyance of passengers,...690
Begging"Begging" means- (i) Soliciting or receiving alms in a public place, whether or not under any pretence...689
Half day“half day” means a period of five consecutive hours between the beginning and closing hours of an...689
Gaming"gaming" includes wagering or betting except wagering or betting upon a horse-race, when such wagering...688
Imprisonment"imprisonment" shall mean imprisonment of either description as defined in the Penal Code. [See, section...687
PreamblePreamble is preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution. The preamble is an introductory statement,...685
Any personThe words "any person" appearing in section 138 [the Negotiable Instruments Act] is nothing...682