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NEGATIVE AVERMENT

the term used to describe a positive statement that is made in a negative way.

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO ROB

This term is used to describe an attack that causes bodily injury that is accompanied by the intention of committing a robbery.

STATUTORY EXPOSITION

the term given to the explanation in a statute of confusing or an ambiguous provision in an earlier statute.

REMAINDER VESTED

an estate that goes to a certain person to be enjoyed by them until some time in the future when something occurs.

SPECIAL EXECUTOR

the name that is given to an executor with limited powers to administrate an estate or only part of an estate.

DEPRESSION REACTIVE

the term given to an emotional depression that has been caused by an external situation and will go away when the situation is cleared up.

OBLIGATION PERSONAL

the name given to the obligation where a person binds himself to fulfill it and solely to carry it out.

MONEY HAD AND RECEIVED

an expression used by the plaintiff claiming he has given money to the defendant who should return it.

OCCUPATIONAL DISABILITY

the term that is given for the inability of a person to work that is caused by a person doing their job.

EQUITY JURISDICTION

an authority that is based on the nature of a matter and it will be dealt with an equitable deliberation and not one of laws.

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