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Clericalism

An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order undue influence of the clergy sacerdotalism

Consent

of them. Hence it is that if consent be obtained by intimidation, force, meditated impositions, circumvention, surprise, or undue influence, it is to be treated as a delusion, and not as a deliberate and free act of the

Cause of action

except in certain cases where the pleading relied on any misrepresentation, fraud, breach of trust, wilful default or undue influence, Liverpool & London S.P. & I Assocn. v. M.V. Sea Success, (2004) 9 SCC 512 (562). [Civil Procedure

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necessity

harm greater than that resulting from the act see also choice of evils defense at defense compare duress, undue influence 2 : something that is necessary esp. to subsistence [obligated to provide the necessities of food, clothing, and

duress

: coercion ;also : the affirmative defense of having acted under duress see also economic duress compare necessity, undue influence NOTE: A person may be able to avoid the consequences of his or her acts under the law

coercion

his or her will ;also : the defense that one acted under coercion see also defense, duress compare undue influence

unduly

unduly : in an undue manner : to an excessive degree [ influenced the testator] … unduly : in an undue manner : to an excessive degree [ influenced the testator]

Specific performance

law are competent to enter into agreements, which equity will enforce. (b) The parties must contract willingly, without undue bias, and not under any improper influence. (c) The terms of the contract must be understood by the

jurisprude

makes ostentatious show of learning in jurisprudence and the philosophy of law or who regards legal doctrine with undue solemnity or veneration [philosophers and s might long and profoundly debate the question of which was the greater

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