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Ab initioAb initio is a Latin term, meaning "from the beginning," "from the first act" or "from inception". It...1491
Adverse possessionAdverse possession refers to one person’s occupation of land which is inconsistent with the right of...1457
AdulteratedAn article of food shall be deemed to be "adulterated" if— (a) any substance has been mixed and packed...1413
Absolute PrivilegeAbsolute privilege is a special advantage, immunity, permission, right, or benefit granted to or enjoyed...1408
AbscondenceAbscondence of an accused does not automatically amount to evidence of guilty mind and abscondence is...1395
Deliverable State (of goods sold)oods are said to be in a "deliverable state" when they are in such state that the buyer would under the...1380
AcquiescenceConsent which is expressed or implied from conduct, e.g., inactivity or silence. The word does not mean...1365
KabinnamaKabinnama is a marriage settlement; a deed of dower in a Mohammadan marriage. If the marriage is otherwise...1357
Addition"Addition" means the place of residence, and the profession, trade, rank and title (if any) of a person...1336
CopyrightThe exclusive right to reproduce or authorize others to reproduce artistic, dramatic, literary or musical...1335