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proprietor

exclusive title to something : owner ;also : one (as a lessee) having an interest (as control or present use) less than absolute or exclusive right

question

even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence. leading question : a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer [leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a

qui tam action

go to the person bringing the action [the whistleblower brought a qui tam action against the contractor for presenting fraudulent claims for payment]

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reargument

reargument : new or repeated argument ;esp : presentation of new or additional arguments to a court on a matter of law or fact which a petitioner

redeem

: to remove the obligation of by payment (as at maturity) [ a bond] 3 a : to present and have redeemed b : to exchange for something of value vi : to redeem something (as real

patent

patent [Anglo-French, from Latin patent- patens, from present participle of patēre to be open] 1 a : open to public inspection see also letters patent at

note

of [noted probable jurisdiction] 2 : to make a notarial memorandum of nonpayment of (a negotiable instrument) on presentation

oyez

hear, from Latin audire] used by a court officer (as a bailiff) to gain the attention of people present at the commencement of a judicial proceeding

oral argument

oral argument : oral presentation of a party's position and the reasoning behind it before an esp. appellate court

opportunity to be heard

opportunity to be heard :the chance to present one's views or objections before being deprived of a right by government authority see also due process

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