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Ether
which an oxygen atom is interposed between two carbon atoms (organic groups) in the molecular structure giving the generic formula ROR. They may be derived from alcohols by elimination of water, but the major method is catalytic … the series, methyl ether, is gaseous; most are liquid and the highest members are solid (cellulose ethers). The term 'ether' is often used synonymously with 'ethyl ether' and is the legal label name for it, Hawley's Condensed
Right
and are defined as interests which the law protects by imposing corresponding duties on others. But in a generic sense, the word 'right' is used to mean an immunity from the legal power of another: immunity is … dispute would be one relating, not to any right of the State in the strict sense of the term, but to the 'liberty' of the State to legislate on such matter and it would come directly within
To forfeit
used loosely, and even confusedly; but when a discrimination is made, the word 'penalty' is found to be generic in its character, including both fine and forfeiture. A 'fine' is a pecuniary penalty, and is commonly (perhaps … The word, in this sense, is frequently associated with the word 'penalty'. According to Black's Legal Dictionary, The terms 'fine', 'forfeiture', and 'penalty', are often used loosely, and even confusedly; but when a discrimination is made, the
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