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symbolic speech
symbolic speech : conduct that is intended to convey a particular message which is likely to be understood by those viewing it [it is well established that wearing certain clothing can be a form of protected...
subversion
subversion : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working from within ;also : the crime of committing acts in furtherance of such an attempt sub·ver·sion·ary [-zhə-ner-ē] adj sub·ver·sive...
Rule 10b-5
Rule 10b-5 [10b-5 from the section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to which the rule was formulated] : a rule adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in furtherance of the Securities Exchange...
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regulatory taking
regulatory taking : an appropriation or diminution of private property rights by a governmental regulation which exceeds the government's legitimate police power (as the power to enact safety regulations) and for which the owner may seek...
racketeering
racketeering 1 : the extortion of money or advantage by threat or force 2 : a pattern of illegal activity (as extortion and murder) that is carried out in furtherance of an enterprise (as a criminal...
paper
paper 1 : a piece of paper containing a written statement: as a : a formal written composition or document often intended for publication [the Federalist s] b : a document containing a statement of legal...
overt act
overt act 1 : an act directed toward another person that indicates an intent to kill or harm and that justifies self-defense 2 : an outward act that is done in furtherance of a conspiracy, of...
instrument
instrument 1 : a means or implement by which something is achieved, performed, or furthered [an of crime] 2 : a document (as a deed, will, bond, note, certificate of deposit, insurance policy, warrant, or writ)...
expense
expense : financial burden or outlay ;specif : an item of business outlay chargeable against revenue for a specific period busi·ness expense : an expense made in furtherance of one's business esp. as part of the...
due process
due process 1 : a course of formal proceedings (as judicial proceedings) carried out regularly, fairly, and in accordance with established rules and principles called also procedural due process 2 : a requirement that laws and...
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