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supra

above [in the discussion ] used in books, articles, and cases to refer the reader to previous pages, sections, or footnotes of the text or previous citations of other works [see cases cited note 16] compare idem,

sunshine

for public access to government records [ laws] see also Freedom of Information Act in the Important Laws section

subdivision

and sewers for the ] 3 : a part made by subdividing [as prescribed in one of this section]

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strike

with demands made on an employer see also rent strike Labor Management Relations Act in the Important Laws section compare job action economic strike : a strike that is brought against an employer because of a dispute

statute of frauds

the enforcement and requirements of agreements in particular circumstances see also Statute of Frauds in the Important Laws section compare main purpose rule part performance at performance NOTE: There are many statutes of frauds, but use of

state action

the U.S. Constitution. Such an action may be the subject of a claim brought under federal law (as section 1983) by one alleging a violation of constitutional rights, privileges, or immunities. 2 : state efforts to displace

small business

employees and yearly income called also small business concern see also Small Business Administration in the Important Agencies section

short-swing profit

insider who purchases stock and sells it or sells stock and purchases it within a prescribed period NOTE: Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 provides that a corporation may recover short-swing profits realized by

service mark

and to indicate the source of the services see also Trademark Act of 1946 in the Important Laws section compare trademark

SBA

SBA Small Business Administration see also the Important Agencies section

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