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the motive that is hidden or concealed with the intention of being kept secret.

the set of laws that are adopted by most states that are similar in relation to the business laws.

term for immoral or dishonest and dishonourable conduct that violates a profession’s code of ethics.

a conscious use of the US Postal Service to send out fraudulent material to try to gain from it.

term that means a person has seized and taken over a public office.

a the term that means it is not yet due.

a contract where the interest is higher than the law allows.

the state a person is in after he has taken drugs that interfere with sound judgement and acceptable behaviour.

a term given to the federal courts.

the name of the document that contains the fundamental laws governing the USA.

an unlawful search that is conducted with no legal authority.

a phrase for using the best care and diligence and skill a person has to perform an act.

a court hearing that is not carried out properly and according to the processes of the law. See due process of law.

A term that refers to the co-defendants in a law suit that will each be treated the same way by the verdict.

These are the fees charged that are out of line with the accepted charges for a service rendered.

This phrase refers to the people who have signed their names to a document.

word that something or someone is unsuitable.

This phrase means to practice law without having a license to do so.

a criminal offense where 2 or more people plan and act out an illegal act. See conspiracy.

a will where the maker does not provide for his wife or for any children.