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security
on behalf of the issuer unregistered security : a security for which a registration statement has not been filed when-is·sued security : a security traded on a conditional basis prior to its issue 3 a : measures
slander of title
slander of title :a false and malicious written or spoken public statement disparaging a person's title to property that causes harm for which special damages may be awarded [damages for the filing of a fraudulent lien...
sponsored immigrant
sponsored immigrant An immigrant who has had an affidavit of support filed for him/her. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
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successive
successive 1 a : of or relating to succession [ rights] b : created by succession 2 : following in order : following each other without interruption [ bankruptcy filings] 3 : of, relating to, or...
summary distribution
summary distribution : an abridged form of administration allowing distribution of an estate after the filing of an inventory showing assets sufficient only to pay superior claims (as to family members claiming statutory shares) compare collection...
Within
Within, the expression 'within' should be read as 'during' or 'for' and this cannot be done because words cannot be construed contrary to their meaning as the word 'within' would mean 'on or before', 'not beyond'...
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