Agent - Law Dictionary Search Results
ambulance chaser
ambulance chaser : a lawyer or lawyer's agent who solicits accident victims to sue for damages
apparent
that may or may not be correct or factual [an ability to cause injury] [the scope of the agent's authority] ap·par·ent·ly adv
binder
issued 2 : a receipt for money paid to the owner of real estate or to the owner's agent to secure the right to purchase the real estate upon agreed terms ;also : the money itself
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breach
excuse or justification breach of duty : a breach of a duty esp. by a fiduciary (as an agent or corporate officer) in carrying out the functions of his or her position breach of trust : a
certify
at check 3 a : certificate license b : to designate (a labor union) as an exclusive bargaining agent or representative
constituent
constituent 1 : one who authorizes another to act as agent : principal 2 : a member of a constituency adj : having the power to create a government
nominee
or proposed for an office, duty, or position: as a : a person named to act as another's agent or representative b : a candidate selected to represent a party in an election 3 : a person
decertify
the class action suit] ;esp : to withdraw the certification of (a labor union) as a collective bargaining agent [petitions to the union] NOTE: The National Labor Relations Board will decertify a union after an election in
del credere
guaranteeing performance or payment by third persons to a principal in connection with transactions entered into by an agent for the principal usually in return for higher commissions
duty
of the shareholders (as by self-dealing or fraud) fiduciary duty : a duty obligating a fiduciary (as an agent or trustee) to act with loyalty and honesty and in a manner consistent with the best interests of
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