inter pares
inter pares (in-t[schwa]r pair-eez), adv. & adj.[Latin] Between peers; between people in an equal position.
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credit reporting bureau
credit-reporting bureau. An organization that, on request, prepares investigative reports not just on people’s creditworthiness but also on personal information gathered from various sources, including interviews with neighbors, friends, and coworkers. • These reports are used chiefly by employers (for prospective employees), insurance companies (for applicants), and landlords (for prospective tenants). — Also termed investigating
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disposition hearing
Family law. 1. In child-abuse and neglect proceedings, after an adjudication hearing at which the state proves its allegations, a hearing at which the court hears evidence and enters orders for the child’s care, custody, and control. • Typically, the judge determines a plan for services aimed at reunifying or rehabilitating the family. 2. In
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