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unreasonable
degree or kind [an delay] [an restraint of trade] b : lacking justification in fact or circumstance [an inference] ;esp : irrational [the agency decision was ] c : not supported by a warrant or by a
trust
on the property resulting trust : an implied trust based upon the presumed intentions of the parties as inferred from all the circumstances that the party holding legal title to trust property holds it for the benefit
res ipsa loquitur
the thing speaks for itself] : a doctrine or rule of evidence in tort law that permits an inference or presumption that a defendant was negligent in an accident injuring the plaintiff on the basis of circumstantial
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reckless
the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise in like circumstances [a state of mind may be inferred from conduct] see also involuntary manslaughter at manslaughter reckless homicide at homicide, recklessness compare careless reck·less·ly adv
reason
or inducement [required to provide s for the termination in writing] 2 a : the faculty of comprehending, inferring, or distinguishing esp. in a fair and orderly way b : the proper and sane exercise of the
jury
verdict according to the evidence occasionally used with a pl. verb [the are always to decide whether the inference shall be drawn "Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr."] see also advisory jury, array, grand jury, inquest, jury nullification, petit
intent
having consequences that the actor desires and believes or knows will occur constructive intent : intent that is inferred to exist (as from willfulness or recklessness) in relation to an act criminal intent : intent general intent
implied in fact
implied in fact : recognized by inference based on the facts (as the parties' conduct or statements)
Conjecture
An opinion or judgment formed on defective or presumptive evidence probable inference surmise guess suspicion
implied
the terms of a contract) ;specif : recognized (as by a court) as existing by reason of an inference and esp. on legal or equitable grounds [for breach of covenants in oil and gas leases "National Law
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