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  • Belief

    Mental acceptance of something as true. Religious faith. That which is believed.

  • Best Evidence

    Such absence or unavailability of the original is satisfactorily accounted for. See Don Flovd Builders Inc. v Paltrow, 330 A.2d82, 133 Vt. 79.

  • Bench Trial

    Bench trial Definition of Bench trial A bench trial, also called a “court trial,” means a trial process where the Judge (instead of a jury) considers the evidence and decides the case (for example, if the defendant is guilty) based on the facts presented. A jury trial means a jury […]

  • Beneficiary’s Demand

    Concept of Beneficiary’s Demand in the context of Real Property A short definition of Beneficiary’s Demand: Written instructions by a beneficiary under a deed of trust stating and demanding the amount necessary for issuance of a reconveyance, whether a full or partial amount.

  • Beneficiary’s Statement

    Concept of Beneficiary’s Statement in the context of Real Property A short definition of Beneficiary’s Statement: A statement by a lender under a deed of trust, setting forth the pertinent information necessary to assume said deed of trust, such as the unpaid balance, monthly payment, […]

  • Bequests

    Resources See Also Law Dictionaries.Altruism; In Vivo Transfers; Income Distribution; Inequality, Income; Inequality, Wealth; Inheritance; Wealth legacy. Further Reading Barro, Robert J. 1989. The Ri…

  • Benzodiazepines

    Benzodiazepines in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of benzodiazepines.ResourcesSee AlsoLaw Enforcement Officer Police Officer Law Enforcement Agency Further Reading […]

  • Benjamin Order

    English Legal System: Benjamin OrderIn the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Benjamin Order : from the case re Benjamin (1902)) An order made by the court for the distribution of assets on death when it is uncertain whether or not a […]

  • Beauty Competition

    English Legal System: Beauty CompetitionIn the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Beauty Competition : A method used by an employer contemplating entering a *single-union agreement, in which a number of unions are invited to present proposals […]

  • Bereavement

    Damages for BereavementResourcesSee AlsoSee fatal accidents.

  • Bearer Bond

    Bonds that are not registered on the books of the issuer. Such bonds are held in physical form by the owner, who receives interest payments by physically detaching coupons from the bond certificate and delivering them to the paying agent….

  • Belligerent Communities

    Recognition of Recognition of Belligerent CommunitiesIn the context of international law, the legal resource A Dictionary of Law, provides a definition of Belligerent Communities, Recognition of Recognition of Belligerent Communities : The formal acknowledgment by a state of the existence of a […]

  • Best Value

    Best value in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of best value.ResourcesSee AlsoLaw Enforcement Officer Police Officer Law Enforcement Agency Further Reading best value in A […]

  • Benchers

    The senior (and governing) members of the English Inns of Court. See also ancients….

  • Below Market Rate Loans

    United States Tax Concept of Below Market Rate Loans These are loans that are made at an interest rate that is below the prevailing market rate. Under certain circumstances the IRS imputes a higher interest rate. This can create additional taxable interest income even if you didn’t receive […]