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bioremediation
the branch of biotechnology that uses biological processes to overcome environmental problems
right of privacy
from unwarranted governmental intrusion into areas such as marriage and contraception. A person's right of privacy may be overcome by a showing that it is outweighed by a compelling state interest.
heat of passion
heat of passion :an agitated state of mind (as anger or terror) prompted by provocation sufficient to overcome the ability of a reasonable person to reflect on and control his or her actions called also heat
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freedom of religion
see also free exercise clause NOTE: The freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment can be overcome by a showing by the government of a compelling state interest. On this basis, practices used in some
cool state of blood
state of blood :an emotional condition in which a person's anger or passion is not great enough to overcome his or her faculties or ability to reason often used in statutory definitions of murder compare cold blood,
Presumption
is that where law or custom establishes the truth of any point, on a presumption that cannot be overcome by contrary evidence; thus, that a child under seven is incapable of committing a felony (2) The pr'sumptio
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