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Sue

Sue, mean 'to sue' signify not only 'to prosecute' but also 'to defend' or 'to do something' which the law requires for the better prosecution or defence of the cause, Haroodhone

nonappearance

nonappearance : failure to appear in court to prosecute or defend

Protect

To cover or shield from danger or injury to defend to guard to preserve in safety as a father protects his children

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deed

a deed warranting that the grantor has a good title free and clear of all encumbrances and will defend the grantee against all claims compare quitclaim deed in this entry vt : to convey by deed

default

in the contract. Moratory damages may be recoverable for loss caused by the delay. 2 : failure to defend against a claim in court (as by failing to file pleadings or to appear in court) see also

defensive

defensive 1 : serving to defend or as part of a defense [a pleading] 2 : devoted to resisting or preventing aggressive actions [a

due process

prior to the government's deprivation of one's life, liberty, or property, and an opportunity to be heard and defend one's rights to life, liberty, or property. Substantive due process is a limit on the government's power to

muniment

(as a deed, statutory grant, or judgment) that passes title to real property and enables a person to defend the title or otherwise maintain a claim to real rights or privileges [ of title] often used in

prejudice

one's legal rights or claims (as from the action of another): as a : substantial impairment of a defendant's ability to defend [the court found no to the defendant by the lengthy delay in bringing charges] b

defensative

That which serves to protect or defend

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