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Any

to indicate 'all' or 'every' as well as 'some' or 'one' and its meaning in a given statute depends upon the context and the subject- matter of the statute. It is often synonymous with 'either', 'every' or

Enthymeme

two propositions an antecedent and consequent deduced from it a syllogism with one premise omitted as We are dependent therefore we should be humble Here the major proposition is suppressed The complete syllogism would be Dependent creatures

promise

fulfillment aleatory promise : a promise (as to compensate an insured individual for future loss) whose fulfillment is dependent on a fortuitous or uncertain event collateral promise : a promise usually to pay the debt of another

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annuity

each payment interval rather than at the end contingent annuity : an annuity whose starting or ending date depends on the occurrence of an event (as the death of the annuitant) whose date is uncertain con·ven·tion·al annuity

deduction

Revenue Code) de·pen·den·cy deduction : a deduction allowed to be taken in a set amount for a qualified dependent (as under sections 151 and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code) itemized deduction : a deduction for a

incident

incident 1 : a distinct occurrence or event [an of sexual harassment] 2 : a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element [the search was a legitimate to the arrest] [child support and other s of divorce]

independent

independent 1 : not dependent on others (as parents) for livelihood ;esp : not a dependent [declared she was on her financial aid

For the time being

For the time being, it may be for indefinite period of time depending upon the context in which the phrase is used. It denotes indefinite period of time, meaning thereby, the

question

and manageable standards for resolving it see also political question doctrine question of fact : a question that depends on an examination of factual matters, is usually decided by a jury, and is usually not considered on

Maintenance

the country; or it is curialis, in a Court of justice, where one officiously intermeddles in a suit depending in any court, which does not belong to him, and with which he has nothing to do, 2

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Depend - Law Dictionary Search Results

Brief any judgment in 18 sections.