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replevin

Legal services; Courts

An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.

malicious prosecution

Legal services; Courts

An action instituted with intention of injuring the defendant and without probable cause, and which terminates in favor of the person prosecuted.

reverse

Legal services; Courts

An action of a higher court in setting aside or revoking a lower court decision.

lawsuit

Legal services; Courts

An action or proceeding in a civil court; term used for a suit or action between two private parties in a court of law.

attorney-at-law

Legal services; Courts

An advocate, counsel, or official agent employed in preparing, managing, and trying cases in the courts.

Federal Deposit Insurance (FDIC)

Legal services; Courts

An agency which insures deposits in banking institutions in Corporation the event of financial failure.

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Legal services; Courts

An agency which provides mediators to assist in labor-management disputes.

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