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Section 7 Legal Vocabulary
Week 7
20
Law
Not Applicable
10/12/2009

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Term
covert
Definition
Covered; protected; sheltered.
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custodial legis
Definition
In the custody of the law
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dynasty
Definition
Powerful and influential group continuing in existence for considerable time
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entreaty
Definition
Earnest request or petition; supplication.
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ex legibus
Definition
According to the laws.
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fieri facias
Definition
You cause it to be done.
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flagrante bello
Definition
During an actual state of war.
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float
Definition
Checks credited to depositor's bank account not yet debited to drawer's account.
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lucrative
Definition
Profitable.
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paramount
Definition
Above; higher; superior; of the highest rank or nature.
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personalty
Definition
Personal property; movable property; chattels.
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petty
Definition
Small, minor, of less or inconsiderable importance.
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relief
Definition
Public or private assistance or support granted to indigent persons.
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stock
Definition
The goods and wares of a merchant or tradesman, kept for sale and traffic.
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vigilence
Definition
Watchfulnes; precaution.
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suo periculo
Definition
At his own peril or risk.
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tacit
Definition
Existing, inferred, or understood without being openly expressed or stated.
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title
Definition
A mark, style, or designation; the name by which anything is known.
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uncertainty
Definition
The state or quality of being unknown or vague.
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wash
Definition
A shallow part of a river or arm of the sea.
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