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free

done as a matter of choice and right : not compelled or restricted [no law respecting an establishment of religion, or

free

done as a matter of choice and right : not compelled or restricted [no law respecting an establishment of religion, or

discharge

working conditions so intolerable that he or she reasonably feels compelled to resign retaliatory discharge : a wrongful discharge that is

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deposit

either actual or constructive delivery. necessary deposit : a deposit compelled by a sudden emergency NOTE: The Louisiana Civil Code deems

compulsory

compulsory 1 : required or compelled by law : mandatory obligatory [ arbitration] [ insurance] ;specif

compulsion

and W. F. Young"] 2 : the state of being compelled ;specif : duress NOTE: Compulsion can make a contract voidable

compel

authority or law [cannot the defendant to testify] [the result…is compelled by, the original understanding of the fourteenth amendment's equal protection

Accusare nemo se debet, nisi coram Deo

nemo se debet, nisi coram Deo [Lat.], No one is compelled to accuse himself, except before God.

attorney-client privilege

her client remain confidential and that the attorney cannot be compelled to disclose them. Source: Federal Judicial Center

Self-incrimination

1364. Self-incrimination, no person accused of any offence can be compelled to be a witness against himself. [Constitution of India, Art.

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