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mental deficiency
development that is marked by low intelligence or mental retardation and that may result in an inability to function competently in society
legislative
legislative 1 a : having the power or performing the function of legislating b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as making
conserving
protecting or saving from harm or loss as serves a conserving function
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discretionary
discretionary : left to discretion : exercised at one's own discretion ;specif : relating to the policy-making function of a public official see also Federal Tort Claims Act in the Important Laws section compare ministerial NOTE:
Certifier
Certifier, in a construction contract will often be performing an administrative rather than a judicial function, and when doing so, there may, often be no formulated disputed before him at all, Bharat Bhushan Bensal
agency
general agency in this entry universal agency : general agency in this entry b : the office and function of an agent [even when granted discretion in carrying out his "R. C. Clark"] c : the law
bond
makes the surety responsible for the consequences of the obligated person's behavior. Some bonds, such as fidelity bonds, function as insurance agreements, in which the surety promises to pay for financial loss caused by the bad behavior
cause
Probable cause is also required for a warrantless arrest. Probable cause is an objective standard rather than a function of subjective opinion or suspicion not grounded in fact or circumstance. However, the facts or circumstances need not
city attorney
city attorney : an attorney holding a public office whose function is to advise and represent the city in legal matters NOTE: The office of the city attorney has
company
directs a relatively high proportion of income back into the business holding company : a company whose sole function is to own and control other companies investment company : a company that earns income solely or primarily
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