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Today's Terms
Fraud
Definition:
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.
Fifth Amendment
Definition:
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
Abstract of record
Definition:
A short, abbreviated form of the case as found in the record.
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