oral
oral, adj. Spoken or uttered; not expressed in writing. Cf. PAROL.
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oral confession
A confession that is not made in writing. • Oral confessions are admissible, though as a practical matter police interrogators prefer to take written or recorded confessions since juries typically view these as being more reliable.
international morality
international morality 国际道德 各国认为基于道德而非基于法律必须遵守的行为规范。
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good moral character
good moral character 良好的品行 被批准执行律师业务的先决条件，即历史上无劣迹或不道德行为。
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immoral purpose
immoral purpose 不道德目的 从字面解释，是指从事某一不道德行为的目的，但该术语应根据其上下文来解释。例如美国移民法中规定，拒绝妓女或为卖淫或任何其他为「不道德目的」而进入美国的外国人移居美国，则该术语限于指卖淫性质之类的目的，不包括除纳妾之外的婚外恋关系。
morality
morality. 1. Conformity with recognized rules of correct conduct. 2. The character of being virtuous, esp. in sexual matters. “[T]he terms ‘morality’ and ‘immorality’ … are understood to have a sexual connotation. In fact, the terms ‘ethics’ and ‘morals’ are no longer interchangeable in everyday speech. A governmental official arraigned on a ‘morals charge’ will
oral argument
oral argument. An advocate’s spoken presentation before a court (esp. an appellate court) supporting or opposing the legal relief at issue. — Also termed (in BrE) hearing. [Cases: Appeal and Error 824; Federal Courts 742.] “[T]he oral argument is the one chance for you (not for some chance-assigned mere judge) to answer any questions you
temporality
temporality. 1. Civil or political power, as distinguished from ecclesiastical power. 2. (usu. pl.) The secular properties or revenues of an ecclesiastic.
immoral consideration
A consideration that so offends societal norms as to be invalid. • A contract supported by immoral consideration is usu. voidable or unenforceable. — Also termed turpis causa. [Cases: Contracts 112. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 275–276.]
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