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word mark A type of trademark comprised of text.
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WORD, construction. One or more syllables which when united convey an idea a single part of speech.

The word "attorney" alone does not neccessarily import that the person is an officer of a court;1 but, standing unqualified, ordinarily it refers to an attorney-at-law.

1 Hall v. Sawyer, 47 Barb. 119 (1866), Potter, J.

WORD HISTORY Hard-riding marshals of the Wild West in pursuit of criminals reemphasize the relationship of the word marshal with horses.

A word coined by the diplomatic community, the equivalent of a demand letter, strongly worded warning by one country to another and often, either explicitly or implicitly, with the threat of military consequence.

a word,phrase,distinctive design,symbols,logos etc which identify the goods of one manufacturer from the goods of others.

A word, phrase, logo, symbol, color, sound or smell used by a business to identify a product and distinguish it from those of its competitors.

A word remains to be said about the rise in the investment figures, which was a noteworthy feature of the aggregate balance sheets of the banks.

a word, name, symbol or device that is to indicate the source of the services and to distinguish them from the services of others.

The word 'children' does not ordinarily and properly speaking, comprehend grandchildren or issue generally; these are included in that term only in two cases, namely: 1.

3. A word often included in the titles of legislative bills that have yet to become law.
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This word is only used in criminal trials.
It means the defendant is guilty of, i.e. responsible for, the criminal offence.
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French word now part of English criminal law terminology. Refers to an accused who cannot be tried for a crime because the record shows he has already been subjected to trial for the same conduct and was acquitted.

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race to the courthouse
n. slang for the rule that the first deed, deed of trust, mortgag...
Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) statue
n. a federal law which makes it a crime for organized criminal co...

GAIN
The word is used as synonymous with profits. (q. v.) See Fruit. ... more
GAINAGE
old Eng. law. It signifies the draft oxen, horses, wain, plough, and furniture for carrying on the work of tillage by the baser sort of soke men and... more ...

A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
Transfer cases
Cases going from one court or one jurisdiction to another.

Nee: A word added after a married woman's name, to indicate the name of her family before she was married. For example, Mrs. Mary Jones, nee Smith (French).

Descriptive Word Index: A bibliographic tool used for finding cases by subject in a print digest. Digests are the key print source for categorizing cases by subject.

Another word to describe the beneficiary of a trust. Also used to describe the person who is the recipient of a power of attorney; the person who would have to exercise the power of attorney.
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The word refers specifically to the British Monarch, where she is the head of state of Commonwealth countries. Prosecutions and civil cases taken (or defended) by the government are taken in the name of the Crown as head of state.

Session is the word used to describe the Parliamentary year. A session begins with the State Opening of Parliament, usually in November, and finishes the following November when Parliament is formally prorogued.

Sanction
A word with two contradictory meanings. To "sanction" can mean to ratify or to approve but it can also mean to punish. The "sanction" of a crime refers to the actual punishment, usually expressed as a fine or jail term.

Latin: word which, in Roman law, meant the law or a right.
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Trademark: A word, name, symbol, or device, or any combinationthereof, used by a manufacturer or by a vendor in connection with a product.

TRADEMARK: A word, name or symbol used to identify products sold or services provided by a business. Distinguishes the products or services of one business from those of others in the same field.

Trademark- A word, name, symbol, or devise used by a manufacturer to distinguish his goods from those sold by others.

An outdated legal word meaning personal property left by a will. The more common term for this type of property is bequest. Compare devise.
legal action
See action.

Liber
A latin word for book.
Lien
An encumbrance against property for money, either voluntary or involuntary.

The technical legal word for the people who are part of a court case and have a right to ask the court to make a decision on a dispute. At the trial level, the parties are typically called the plaintiff or petitioner and the defendant or respondent.

In estate law, the word may refer more specifically to a situation where property identified in a will cannot be given to the beneficiary because it had to be sold to pay off the deceased debts.

There is no better way to define this word. Only by examining the reasonable man can any of us have any hope of agreeing what is reasonable and what is not. That is reasonable which the reasonable man would do or think or say, etc.

Sanction This is a very unusual word with two contradictory meanings. To "sanction" can mean to ratify or to approve but it can also mean to punish.

in custody - A suspect is "in custody" for purpose of determining necessity of Miranda warnings if police, by word or conduce, have manifested to suspect that he is not free to leave.

In economics, its meaning is more complex, but since the word rent means any income or yield from an object capable of producing wealth, ...

^ The styling of "trademark" as a single word is predominantly used in the United States, while the two word styling "trade mark" is used in many other countries around the world, ...

a general assumption of the law of contracts, that people will act in good faith and deal fairly without breaking their word, using shifty means to avoid obligations or denying what the other party obviously understood.

Estoppel: Rule of evidence which prevents a person from relying on facts when, by deed, word or action, he has led another person to act to his detriment on those facts. Estoppel is a defence, not a cause of action.

constructive: as an adjective, this word can mean fictional, or imposed by law, as opposed to real.

Respondent: Another word for defendant; the person responding to a lawsuit. In Juvenile court, the word refers to the person or persons named in a petition. When used in Practice Book Sec.

another word for a guarantee.
Work and Materials Contract
A contract for work which necessarily involves the supply of goods (e.g. double glazing/central heating installation).
The SGSA implies certain terms in relation to both the work (e.g.

Counsel: Another word for a barrister.
County Court: The civil court which deals with a wide range of matters, including divorces which are not being challenged, landlord-and-tenant disputes, claims for debt, ...

Anticipatory Breach When a party to a contract declares that he or she will not be performing his or her contractural obligations, either by word (for example, "I won't deliver the rest of the goods") or by action (for example, ...

Interpreters are trained to translate for the court word for word what a non-English speaking person is saying, not what the interpreter thinks the person is trying to say.

The interpretation of the word family in a law context depends upon the area of the law concerned (as contract or zoning law), the purpose of the document (as a statute or contract) in which it is used, and the facts of the case.

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The Latin term "Verbatim " means, in a UK legal context: "word by word, exactly".
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transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.

Affirmed: In the practice of appellate courts, the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.

Aid and Abet: To actively, knowingly or intentionally assist another person in the commission or attempted commission of a crime.

court reporter: Someone that writes down, word for word, what is said in court. They generally use a stenographic machine, shorthand, or a recording device. You can ask for a copy of this record.

Parol evidence - Oral or verbal evidence; evidence given by word of mouth in court.
Parole - Supervised release of a prisoner from imprisonment on certain prescribed conditions which entitle him to termination of his sentence.

BEQUEATH : The legal word which refers to the giving of personal property by will.
BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT: The standard of proof required to convict a criminal defendant.

Smog: Dust, smoke, or chemical fumes that pollute the air and make hazy, unhealthy conditions (literally, the word is a blend of smoke and fog).

Record - 1. To preserve in writing, print or by film, tape, etc. 2. History or a case. 3. The word-for-word (verbatim) written or tape recorded account of all proceedings of a trial.

Service Mark
Any word, name, symbol, character, design, drawing or device used to identify services rendered and to distinguish them from services rendered or offered by others.

leading questionOne which virtually instructs a witness how to answer or puts into his mouth word to be echoed back; one which suggest to the witness the answer desired.

oral proof: evidence given by word of mouth; the oral testimony of a witness
order: an oral or written direction of a court or judge
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APPEARANCE - Although usually associated with an attorney's "entry of appearance" (see below), this word can signify a client's obligation to show up for court at the time, date and place indicated in a summons or other court notification.

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" For example, if the rent is not paid, the debt still exists and is referred to as "arrears". The same word is used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support that is not paid by the due date.

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