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Libel
defence in either case that the matter complained of was written or printed on what is called a privileged occasion--either (a) absolute privilege, statements in judicial proceedings, in Parliament, or by Ministers of the Crown in advising … mere fact of a contract to supply information does not create such a duty or common interest that communications made in fulfilment of the contractual obligations are privileged. The underlying principle is the common convenience and welfare
property
fixtures permanently attached to the land or a structure on it ;also : an interest, benefit, right, or privilege in such property called also immovable property separate property : property of a spouse that is not community … esp. from employment and debts acquired by either spouse after marriage that is deemed in states having a community property system to belong to each spouse as an undivided one-half interest compare ownership in indivision at ownership
Solicitor
order for costs, see s. 69. Communications made to him in his professional character by a client are privileged; but the privilege is that of the client, not of the solicitor. Transactions between a solicitor and his … [Re Rapid Road Transit Co., (1909) 1 Ch 96). As to charging order for costs, see s. 69. Communications made to him in his professional character by a client are privileged; but the privilege is that of
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Discovery
him; see National Asscn. of Operative Plasterers v. Smithies, 1906 AC 434. Communications between solicitor and client are privileged, but not communications to others (Jonesv. G. C. Ry., 1910 AC 4). See further the titles INTERROGATORIES and … document which may tend to incriminate him; see National Asscn. of Operative Plasterers v. Smithies, 1906 AC 434. Communications between solicitor and client are privileged, but not communications to others (Jonesv. G. C. Ry., 1910 AC 4).
wiretapping
communications relating to such an offense will be obtained. Wiretapping must not be employed when a conversation is privileged, and officers must minimize interception of conversations that are not material to the investigation. … wiretapping : interception of the contents of communication through a secret connection to the telephone line of one whose conversations are to be monitored usually for
Pardanashin lady
and having no communication except from behind the parda or screen with any male person save a few privileged relations or dependants; and not a woman who communicates with strangers, collects rents from tenants, is literate with
Speaker of the House of Commons
who have incurred the displeasure of the House; to issue warrants of committal or release for breaches of privilege; and to communicate in writing with any parties, when so instructed by the House. In the case of … the displeasure of the House; to issue warrants of committal or release for breaches of privilege; and to communicate in writing with any parties, when so instructed by the House. In the case of Bills introduced under
Master and servant
untruth of the character given and express malice have been proved, the communication is presumed to have been privileged, and no action is sustainable. A stranger who deprives a master of the services of his servant by
College
College [fr. colligo, Lat., to bring to], a corporation, company, or society of men, having certain privileges and endowed with certain revenues, founded by royal license. An assemblage of several collages is called a University. … other than a University established or maintained by a person or group of persons from amongst a minority community. [National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, 2004 (2 of 2005) s. 2(b)
Alien
the applicant has taken the oath of allegiance. The certificate gives the grantee all the rights, powers, and privileges and subjects him to all obligations, duties and liabilities of a natural-born British subject, and gives him the … of State to revoke certificates obtained by false representations or in the case of a person who has communicated or traded with an enemy or within specified limits been fined or imprisoned in the Empire, or who
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