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proxy

statement or document giving such authorization ;specif : an oral consent or written document (as a power of attorney) given by a stockholder to a specified person or persons to vote corporate stock 3 a : a

reciprocal exchange

unincorporated association in which members (as individuals, partnerships, trustees, or corporations) exchange contracts and pay premiums through an attorney-in-fact for the insurance of each other [liability of each member of the reciprocal exchange was limited to ten

record

recorded of record 1 : on the record of the court in connection with a particular proceeding [the attorney of record] 2 : being documented or attested

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redhibitory defect

not, is liable for return of the purchase price with interest and for damages, other expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees. The seller may, however, be allowed credit for value resulting from the use or fruits of the

Pessimize

To hold or advocate the doctrine of pessimism

frivolous

to discourage frivolous lawsuits, Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires the signature of an attorney or party on any pleading, motion, or other paper to certify that to the signer's knowledge it is

fee

paid or charged for a service [attorney s] contingency fee : a fee for the services of a lawyer paid upon successful completion of the services and usually calculated as a percentage of the gain obtained for

retainer agreement

retainer agreement A contract between the client and attorney sets forth the nature of services to be performed, costs, expenses, and related matters. Source: FindLaw

co-counsel

co-counsel : an attorney who assists in or shares the responsibility of representing a client

acknowledge

as to give validity : avow or admit in legal form [the execution of any such power of attorney shall be acknowledged before one of the officers "U.S. Code"]

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