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Improvident

Not provident wanting foresight or forethought not foreseeing or providing for the future negligent thoughtless as an improvident man

Henceforward

From this time forward from now into the indefinite future henceforth

rule against perpetuities

rule against perpetuities often cap R&P : a common-law rule stating that in order for a future interest to be good it must vest after its creation (as at the death of a testator) within

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Betrothal

The act of betrothing or the fact of being betrothed a mutual promise engagement or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed betrothment affiance

tax-deferred

tax-deferred : not taxable until a future date or event (as withdrawal or retirement)

temporary partial disability (tpd)

limited period of time, in recognition of the fact that the employee will recover fully enough in the future that they will be able to resume employment without a wage loss.

unsecured claim

or lien; a debt for which credit was extended based solely upon the creditor's assessment of the debtor's future ability to pay. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

valued policy

the insurer and insured agree on a stated amount that will be paid in the event of a future loss instead of an amount that would have to be proven as the actual loss

vest

the appeals court] ;specif : to give to a person a fixed and immediate right of present or future enjoyment of (as an estate) [an interest ed in the beneficiary] b : to grant or endow with

voucher

transaction 2 : a written affidavit or authorization 3 : a form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures

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