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oath
oath 1 : a solemn attestation of the truth of one's words or the sincerity of one's intentions ;specif : one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness 2 : a promise (as to
Assignee
of the term is so widespread that it is difficult to ascribe positive meaning to it with any specification. Courts recognize the protean nature of the term and are therefore often forced to look to the intent
Preamble
A introductory portion an introduction or preface as to a book document etc specifically the introductory part of a statute which states the reasons and intent of the law
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sign
;specif : to write or mark something (as a signature) on (a document) as an acknowledgment of one's intention to be bound by it 2 : to assign or convey formally [ed the property over to his
reconcile
reconciled ;specif : to voluntarily resume cohabitation as spouses prior to a divorce becoming final with the mutual intention of remaining together and reestablishing a harmonious relationship [denied the complaint for divorce because the parties had reconciled]
probation
a : the suspension of all or part of a sentence and its replacement by freedom subject to specific conditions and the supervision of a probation officer [it is the intent of the legislature that the granting
molest
molest 1 : to annoy, disturb, or persecute esp. with hostile intent or injurious effect 2 : to make annoying sexual advances to ;specif : to force physical and usually
meeting of the minds
terms of an agreement by the parties to a contract that may be manifest by objective signs of intent (as conduct) [the parties had not reached a meeting of the minds, and they did not have a … (as conduct) [the parties had not reached a meeting of the minds, and they did not have a specifically enforceable agreement "Franklin v. Stern, 858 P.2d 142 (1993) (dissent)"]
borrow
borrow : to take or receive temporarily ;specif : to receive (money) with the intention of returning the same plus interest bor·row·er n
aircraft piracy
;specif : the act of seizing control of an aircraft by force, violence, threat, or intimidation with wrongful intent 2 : the felony of hijacking or seizing control of an aircraft called also air piracy
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