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Category: H

HOME RULE

This term gives the right of self-government that is granted to a body within a states borders.

HEREIN

an adverb that refers to a phrase, sentence, page, clause or paragraph in a document.

HUMILIATION

the term used when a person has been disgraced, belittled or made to look foolish.

HOMOTRANSPLANTATION

the term that describes taking an organ from one person and giving it to another person.

HOMICIDE EXCUSABLE

This term applies to a person who kills another person while defending himself.

HEIRS AND ASSIGNS

These are words found in an habendum clause in a deed that says exactly what the heirs will receive.

HORNBOOK

a term given to a book that is for the purpose of teaching a subject’s fundamentals.

HYPNOSIS

the term given to the induced state of a person who is responsive to suggestion.

HOSPITAL RECORDS

These are the documents that relate to a patient while they have been in hospital.

HOMESTEAD CORPORATION

This term applies to a corporation that buys a large plot of land and improves it for houses.

HOUSE COUNSEL

This term is given to an attorney who is employed exclusively by one corporation or company.

HALF-TRUTH

a deceitful act where only part of the truth is told where all of the truth will lead to a different conclusion.

HEIR CONVENTIONAL

This term applies to an heir who will inherit an estate resulting from an agreement with the decedent.

HAWKING

This term means to sell goods on the street and to attract attention of people by calling out.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACT

Insurance for parties that need coverage that are not covered by a traditional health plan.

HEAVY INDUSTRY

1. auto, mining, petroleum, and steel industries that need a large investment in machinery and big plants. 2. the section of economy that are in need of a lot of capital and

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