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SCURRILOUS

a term for a vulgar, foul, indecent or obscene language.

ASSERT

This means to declare, maintain and to charge as being true.

RAISING PORTIONS

The term used when an oldest son inherits an estate and he is required to give a share to brothers and sisters.

ASSESSED VALUATION

This term applies to the precise value of property upon which taxes need to be paid.

OFFICIAL SEAL

the name that is given to the imprint or seal that is placed on an official document by the public official.

UNDER PROTEST

the term that means to retain the rights to make an objection later on.

UNDER COLOR OF LAW

This phrase means with the apparent authority of the law but it actually conflicts with the law.

UNDER COLOR OF TITLE

This phrase means with having the appearance of a title that is valid when there is no title.

KITING CHECKS

term that describes writing a cheque from another bank to cover a cheque that is overdrawn.

MEDICAL RECORDS

This the name that is given to the bundle of documents that belong to the person who is in hospital and show all actions taken by the hospital bout the person’s illness.

UBI

the Latin word for where.

EXECUTORY PROCESS

This occurs when a judgement isn’t out and the process is begun to seize any property of a defendant to pay his debt.

PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST

where the US Constitution grants its representatives and Senators from being arrested while attending session of houses of parliament.

ACT OF HONOR

Is done by a third party not involved in the bill, who then agrees to honour the bill. This transaction is known as an act of honour.

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