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Cumulative legacies

it does not so appear, the following rules of contruction have been laid down: (I.) If the same specific thing be bequeathed tweice to a legatee, whether by the same instrument or not, he is entitled to

out of status

U.S. visa allows the bearer to apply for entry to the U.S. in a certain classification, for a specific purpose. For example, student (F), visitor (B), temporary worker (H). Every visa is issued for a particular purpose

lock-in

lock-in since interest rates can change frequently, many lenders offer an interest rate lock-in that guarantees a specific interest rate if the loan is closed within a specific time. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

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legacy

all of the testator's estate which has not been distributed through other legacies or charges upon the estate specific legacy : a legacy payable only from a specific fund or asset in the estate uni·ver·sal legacy in

intent

for further consequences or a precise result [there was a general intent to assault but not to kill] specific intent : intent to perform an illegal act with the knowledge or purpose that particular results will or

ejusdem generis rule

ejusdem generis rule : a rule of construction: general words (as in a statute) that follow specific words in a list must be construed as referring only to the types of things identified by the

Damages

an injunction against a breach of agreement, or against the commission of a wrongful act, or for the specific performance of any agreement, the same Court might award damages to the party injured, either in addition to

easement

aisier to ease, assist] : an interest in land owned by another that entitles its holder to a specific limited use or enjoyment (as the right to cross the land or have a view continue unobstructed over

interest

gas, or minerals on a property and that bears production costs see also overriding royalty 2 : a specific concern or level of involvement (as financial involvement) esp. that warrants recognition or causes bias [had a right

Wilful

(2000) 3 SCC 282. Means an act or omission which is done voluntarily and intentionally and with the specific intent to do something the law forbids or with the specific intent to fail to do something the

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