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gain

gain, n. 1. An increase in amount, degree, or value. pecuniary gain. 1. A gain of money or of something having monetary value. 2. Criminal law. Any monetary or economic gain that serves as an impetus for the commission of an offense. • In most states, an offense and its punishment are aggravated if the […]

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binder

binder. 1. A document in which the buyer and the seller of real property declare their common intention to bring about a transfer of ownership, usu. accompanied by the buyer’s initial payment. 2. Loosely, the buyer’s initial payment in the sale of real property. Cf. EARNEST MONEY. 3. An insurer’s memorandum giving the insured temporary

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racketeering

racketeering, n. 1. A system of organized crime traditionally involving the extortion of money from businesses by intimidation, violence, or other illegal methods. [Cases: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations 4, 103. C.J.S. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) §§ 4, 6.] 2. A pattern of illegal activity (such as bribery, extortion, fraud, and murder) carried

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oppression

oppression. 1. The act or an instance of unjustly exercising authority or power. 2. An offense consisting in the abuse of discretionary authority by a public officer who has an improper motive, as a result of which a person is injured. • This offense does not include extortion, which is typically a more serious crime.

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amotion

amotion. 1. A turning out, as the eviction of a tenant or the removal of a person from office. [Cases: Landlord and Tenant 275; Officers and Public Employees 70. C.J.S. Landlord and Tenant §§ 716–718, 724; Officers and Public Employees§ 175.] 2. The common-law procedure available to shareholders to remove a corporate director for cause.

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dole test

Dole test. A four-part test used to determine the constitutionality of a condition attached by Congress under its Spending Clause power to the receipt of federal money. • The spending must be in pursuit of the general welfare, and the condition must be unambiguous, related to some federal interest, and not barred by any other

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invest

invest, vb. 1. To supply with authority or power (the U.S. Constitution invests the President with the power to conduct foreign affairs). 2. To apply (money) for profit (Jillson invested her entire savings in the mutual fund). 3. To make an outlay of money for profit (Baird invested in stocks).

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