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SPECIAL AUTHORITY

the power that is given to an agent to carry out certain acts that he has been authorised to carry out.

YEAR AND A DAY

1. A period of a jail sentence. 2. In some jurisdictions, a death from wounding to be called murder must occur with one year and a day.3. Time during which a person

ENTRAPMENT

the act of public officers where they lure a suspected criminal into doing a criminal act.

SENTENCE CUMULATIVE

A sentence that is served when another sentence is finished. See, consecutive sentences. See also, How Long Is a Life Sentence?

INHERITANCE TAX

the name of a tax that is levied on the transfer of goods that have been left to a person.

PERCENTAGE COMMISSION

the term that is used for the money that is received by a broker that is based on a percentage of a price fro selling.

IMPEACHMENT OF WITNESS

where the believability of a witness is questioned that is based on the testimony from other witnesses.

WANTON NEGLIGENCE

The reckless disregard in exercising due care and regard for the welfare of other people. See negligence.

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