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Self Help

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

self-help


: the act of redressing or preventing a wrong by one's own actions rather than through legal proceedings NOTE: The Uniform Commercial Code permits creditors to repossess collateral by self-help if it can be done without a breach of the peace.




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