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preserve
a chapter 7 case…reinstates certain transfers voided or preserved in the case "J. H. Williamson"] b : to maintain for use or consideration at a later time esp. by keeping a record of [deposed the witness to
Opiniate
To hold or maintain persistently
action
the punishment of a public offense compare special proceeding at proceeding b : the right to bring or maintain such a legal or judicial proceeding 2 : an act or decision by an executive or legislative body
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coinsurance
by two underwriters) with another 2 : insurance (as fire insurance) in which the insured is obligated to maintain coverage on a risk at a stipulated percentage of its total value or in the event of loss
endowment
property (as a fund) donated to an institution or organization that is invested and producing income [an to maintain the gallery] 3 : an endowed organization or institution : foundation [chairwoman of the state's arts ] 4
injunction
mandatory injunction : an injunction that compels the defendant to do some positive act rather than simply to maintain the situation as it was when the action was brought compare prohibitory injunction in this entry per·ma·nent injunction
jury commission
jury commission : a body of appointed public officers who maintain a jury list and select the names of prospective jurors usually at random by use of a jury
law
law [Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin] 1 : a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority: as a : a command or provision enacted by...
martial law
forces that is invoked by a government in an emergency when civilian law enforcement agencies are unable to maintain public order and safety compare military law
muniment
or judgment) that passes title to real property and enables a person to defend the title or otherwise maintain a claim to real rights or privileges [ of title] often used in pl. [the s of which
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