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defense
defense 1 : the act or action of defending see also self-defense 2 a : the theory or ground that forms the basis for a defendant's opposition to an allegation
Embarrass
of thought speech or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action to make a person unpleasantly self conscious to perplex to discompose to disconcert as laughter may embarrass an orator
stand
or obligations of stand mute : to be effectively silent: as a : to exercise the privilege against self-incrimination (as in a trial) b : to raise no objections [the prosecution agreed to stand mute at the … : to exercise the privilege against self-incrimination (as in a trial) b : to raise no objections [the prosecution agreed to stand mute at the sentencing] stand on : to depend on esp. as the basis of
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Squibs
case of Scott v. Shepherd, (1773) 2 Wm Bl 892, 1 Sm LC, it was held that an action of trespass and assault lay against the original thrower of a squib, which after having been thrown about … trespass and assault lay against the original thrower of a squib, which after having been thrown about in self-defence by two other persons successively, 'at last put out the plaintiff's eye.'
Self induction
Matched in: Term Self induction
Self approving
Matched in: Term Self approving
Self indignation
Matched in: Term Self indignation
Nuisance
negligence in that nuisance is an act or omission causing injury, the injury itself giving rise to an action for damages, while a person suffering from damage due to negligence must prove that the damage was caused … Division for an injunction and damages. As to what acts will amount to a nuisance, see Waller v. Selfe, (1851) 4 De G&S 322; Soltau v. De Held, (1851) 2 Sim NS 142. And see ABATEMENT. 'Any
tribal court
also provides for a federal habeas corpus remedy in lieu of federal appellate review. Parties to a civil action that arguably falls within the jurisdiction of a tribal court must first exhaust remedies there before seeking adjudication … tribal court : a court administered through self-government of an American Indian tribe esp. on a reservation and having federally prescribed jurisdiction over custody and adoption
Wilful
is to say, with bad purpose either to disobey or to disregard the law. It signifies a deliberate action done with evil intent or with a bad motive or purpose, Ashok Paper Kamgar Union v. Dharam Gowdas, … SCC 282. Means 'governed by Will without yielding to reason or without regard to reason; obstinately or perversely self-willed, Webster's Third New International Dictionary, p. 2617; see also Chordia Automobiles v. S. Moosa, (2000) 3 SCC 282.
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