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PROPRIETARY ARTICLES

the term that is used for merchandise that is manufactured with an exclusive right to make and to sell.

NET PROFIT

the profit that remains after all of the expenses, taxes and liabilities have been paid.

PRESUMPTIONS MIXED

the term used for the inferences and assumptions that are recognised by law due to their frequent occurrence, importance and believability.

X RAYS

These are short length light rays passed through a vacuum tube that can penetrate tissue. Also called roentgen rays.

DAMAGES ACTUAL

This the money that is awarded to the complainant that is equal to the actual injury or loss. See damages, compensatory.

AMNESIA

This the term applying losing your memory. It may be permanent or temporary and due to disease or an emotionally disturbed state.

BLOOD TESTS

These are the blood tests that a couple are required to undergo for syphilis before they can get a marriage license.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

This term applies to money that is spent to improve the company’s property such as a building for the company’s use.

EARNING CAPACITY

These are the monies that a person is able to earn that results from skills and training.

POST-TRIAL MOTIONS

a term that is used for the motions that are made in court after a trial has ended.

PSYCHONEUROSIS

the emotional and mental imbalance that is often seen with states of high anxiety with a loss in a sense of reality.

PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE

a term given to the negligence that results from failing to act or perform an obligation.

PRE-SENTENCE REPORT

the term that is used for material given to the probation department to help a court sentence a criminal after conviction.

GAME LAWS

These are the laws that have been passed in order to preserve wildlife.

SKIPPING BAIL

the term that means to not show in court when you are supposed. Bail money is forfeited.

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