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General law
Common terminology used in legal business.
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e-commerce
Law; General law
E-commerce means electronic selling of goods or service over the Internet.
eighth amendment
Law; General law
The Eighth Amendment to the constitution of the United States prohibits the Federal Government from imposing excessive bail, fines or cruel punishments. The Eighth Amendment was adopted in 1791 as ...
ejusdem generis
Law; General law
The rule of ejusdem generis means that when particular words forming part of the same class or same category are followed by general words, then the general words must be construed in the context of ...
emancipation
Law; General law
When a minor has achieved independence from his parents either by attaining the age of majority, getting married or fully self-supporting. It is also possible for a minor to get emancipated by ...
embezzle
Law; General law
Fraudulent misappropriation of money or assets from a employee, company or government, because of some office, employment or some position of trust.
eminent domain
Law; General law
Government's power of compulsory acquisition of private property for public use is called an eminent domain.
emolument
Law; General law
The advantage or benefit which the employee is entitled to by virtue of his office or employment in addition to his salary.
