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illegitimate

found to violate the equal protection clause. 2 : not valid according to law illegitimate n … the law as offspring ;specif : born out of marriage NOTE: An illegitimate child is usually legitimated by his or her

force

both compare lawful force in this entry in force : valid and operative [a life insurance policy in force] vt forced … or serious bodily injury compare nondeadly force in this entry NOTE: As a general rule, deadly force may be used without

equity

4 a : a right, claim, or interest existing or valid in equity b : the money value of a property … Constitution art. III"] see also chancery compare common law, law NOTE: The courts of equity arose in England from a need

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certiorari

highest court when there is a question as to the validity of a federal treaty or statute, or of a state … also the Judicial System in the back matter compare appeal NOTE: Certiorari is one of the two ways to have a

allonge

part of it in order for the endorsements to be valid. Endorsements on an allonge are often considered invalid if there … an instrument to provide space for additional endorsements : rider NOTE: Under Uniform Commercial Code section 3-202(2), an allonge must be

age of majority

drink alcoholic beverages, make a binding contract, or make a valid will, does not necessarily correspond with the age of majority. … responsibilities (as liability under contract) of an adult compare emancipate NOTE: At common law, the age of majority was 21. Age

Trust

representative selling for the purpose of administration can give a valid receipt [(English) Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 27 (2), … the discretion of the Court, see s. 41 (ibid.) and notes to the ss. in Wolst. and Ch. Conveyancing Statutes, Vol.

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