Contracts

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Contracts of all sorts.

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Fiduciary

Law; Contracts

A person or entity responsible for the money, property, or well-being of another; imparts a higher standard of care due to the potential exposure of the client.

Failure of consideration

Law; Contracts

Failure of one party to receive value when entering into a contract is termed as failure of consideration.

Coinsurance

Law; Contracts

Insurance under which the insurer and insured jointly bear the responsibility is called coinsurance in legal terminology.

Land-poor

Law; Contracts

Owning a substantial amount of unprofitable or encumbered land, but lacking the money to maintain the land.

Limited power of attorney

Law; Contracts

A limited power of attorney grants the attorney only certain powers, as specified in the written authorization document.

Instrument by which nation-states and international organisations regulate matters of concern. An agreement between two or more nations that creates legal rights or obligations among them; a treaty, ...