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comparative
comparative : characterized by systematic comparison [ contribution, which apportions according to…respective fault "W. L. Prosser and W. P. Keeton"] com·par·a·tive·ly adv
defamation
about a person that injure the reputation of or deter others from associating with that person see also libel, slander New York Times Co. v. Sullivan in the Important Cases section compare disparagement, false light, slander of … defamation 1 : communication to third parties of false statements about a person that injure the reputation of or deter others from associating with that
lease
lease [Anglo-French les, from lesser to grant by lease, from Old French laisser to let go, from Latin laxare … from Latin laxare to loosen, from laxus slack] 1 a : a contract by which an owner of property conveys exclusive possession, control, use, or enjoyment of it for a specified rent and a specified term after
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natural object
natural object : a person likely to be the recipient of some thing or action ;esp : a person who is close to or … natural object : a person likely to be the recipient of some thing or action ;esp : a person who is close to
pass off
services) with intent to deceive : palm off [passing his product off as that of the plaintiff's "W. L. Prosser and W. P. Keeton"] see also unfair competition 2 : to give a false identity or character
question
existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence NOTE: Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth … question 1 : a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory hy·po·thet·i·cal question [hī-pə-the-ti-kəl] : a question directed to an expert witness
Breach of privilege
of its committees; also includes action which obstruct the House in the performance of its functions and thereby lower dignity and authority such as disobedience of its legitimate orders or libel upon itself or its member or … Breach of privilege, contempt of either of the Houses of Parliament. See PRIVILEGE. Breach of privilege, disregard of any of the
Government assurances
of the House; for ensuring their implementation in reasonable time, Committee on Government Assurances was set up in Lok Sabha which scrutinizes the assurances and examines whether they were implemented within reasonable time and presents its report … Government assurances, is the assurances, pro-mises, undertakings given by ministers for time to time on the floor of the House; for ensuring their implementation
Chiltern hundreds
the Exchequer. The practice began about the year 1750; but the duties and profits of the stewardship have long since ceased, and the office is only retained to serve this particular purpose. The Chiltern Hills, a range … House of Commons cannot resign his seat. He may, however, become disqualified by acceptance of an office of profit under the Crown. A member therefore usually vacates his seat by the acceptance of the stewardship of the
Crushing season
end and not on the date on which the manufacturing processes in the factory came to an end, L.H. Sugar Factories and Oil Mills (P.) Ltd. v. Workmen, AIR 1967 SC 161 (162). (Industrial Disputes Act, 1947,
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