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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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hazard insurance

Law; General law

An insurance policy that protects against physical damage to the property caused by unexpected and sudden events such as fire or storms.

healthcare power of attorney

Law; General law

A document giving another person the right to take medical or health care decisions on behalf of the maker if he is unable to do so.

hearing

Law; General law

A preliminary examination where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision on the basis of that evidence.

hearsay

Law; General law

A preliminary examination where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision on the basis of that evidence.

heir

Law; General law

Any person who is entitled under state law to succeed to the property of a deceased person is called an heir. Though usually it includes the family members of the deceased, it ...