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Crisis

is to be decided whether any affair or course of action must go on or be modified or terminate the decisive moment the turning point

Buckthorn

A genus Rhamnus of shrubs or trees The shorter branches of some species terminate in long spines or thorns See Rhamnus

wrongful birth

or diagnosis) effectively deprived the parents of the opportunity to make an informed decision whether to avoid or terminate the pregnancy ;also : the birth or injury at issue in such a claim [recognize a cause of

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rescind

before the contract was made [denied that the other party had the right to the contract] compare cancel, terminate 3 : to make void by the same or by a superior authority [ a regulation] vi :

premarital agreement

agreement An agreement entered into before marriage that sets forth each party's rights and responsibilities should the marriage terminate by death or divorce. Also called a prenuptial agreement.

lapse

termination of an insurance policy because of nonpayment of premiums or nonrenewal vb lapsed laps·ing vi : to terminate, become ineffective, or fail [the bequest lapsed when the son died before the father] [allowed the insurance policy

VerbarMonotremata

A subclass of Mammalia having a cloaca in which the ducts of the urinary genital and alimentary systems terminate as in birds The female lays eggs like a bird See Duck mole under Duck and Echidna

interest

over competing claims against the property. terminable interest : an interest (as in a life estate) that will terminate upon the occurrence of an event or the passing of time vested interest : a present and certain

election

a party to a contract that has been breached by the other party to choose to continue or terminate the contract see also election of remedies, equitable election

easement

easement called also nonexclusive easement compare exclusive easement in this entry determinable easement : an easement that will terminate upon the happening of a specific event or contingency easement appurtenant pl: easements appurtenant : an easement attached

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