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Of or pertaining to the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.
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goodwill
Law; General law
The advantage or benefit which is acquired by a business, beyond the mere value of the capital, stocks, funds or property employed therein, in consequence of the general patronage ...
governing law
Law; General law
A provision stipulated in the contract which determines which state laws should be followed in the event of a dispute.
governmental immunity
Law; General law
A personal favor granted by the government to its employees against any crime without the consent of the government.
grace period
Law; General law
The period of time beyond a particular date, during which a debtor not paying his debt will not be charged a fee. Usually most credit card companies give a grace period of 20 ...
grand jury
Law; General law
A body of persons chosen randomly and sworn to inquire into a matter of fact, and to declare the truth upon such evidence as is presented before them by a prosecutor. There are ...
grand larceny
Law; General law
The unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property over a certain value set by state law, with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently.
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