Consideration - Law Dictionary Search Results
basis
of a like kind that is equal to the basis of the property given with adjustments for additional consideration received or gains and losses realized
belief
belief : a degree of conviction of the truth of something esp. based on a consideration or examination of the evidence compare knowledge, suspicion
bona fide purchaser
a purchaser who purchases in good faith without notice of any defect in title and for a valuable consideration called also bona fide purchaser for value NOTE: There are particular requirements for a bona fide purchaser of
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calendar
if desired, is demanded. 2 : a list of bills or other items reported out of committee for consideration by a legislative assembly vt : to place (a case) on a calendar [the Appellate Division, Second Department,
direct
ed that the car go to his niece] 2 : to order entry of (a verdict) without jury consideration [the court ed a verdict in favor of the defendant] 3 : to act as director of vi
cancel
a party that is entitled to enforce a negotiable instrument may cancel the instrument, whether or not for consideration, and discharge the obligation of the other party to pay. c : to mark (a check) to indicate
champerty
person with otherwise no interest in a lawsuit agrees to aid in or carry on its litigation in consideration of a share of the subject matter of the suit (as property or damages) compare maintenance
collateral
collateral 1 a : accompanying as a secondary fact, activity, or agency but subordinate to a main consideration b : not directly relevant or material [a evidentiary matter] [a issue] 2 : belonging to the same
commit
2d 575 (1988)"] compare institutionalize, interdict c : to send (as a legislative bill) to a committee for consideration and report [ the crime bill to the joint committee] 2 : to carry into action deliberately :
compound
compound 1 : to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense) NOTE: Compounding a felony is a common-law crime. 2 : to pay (interest)
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