Law Lexicon
Proxy - The instrument authorizing one person to represent, act, and vote for another at a shareholders' meeting of a corporation.
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Public law - That law such as traffic ordinances or zoning ordinances which applies to the public.
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Public defender - Government lawyer who provides free legal defense services to a poor person accused of a crime.
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Public Service Commission - Also, Public Utilities Commission. A state agency which regulates utilities.
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Punitive damages - Money award given to punish the defendant or wrongdoer.
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Purchase agreement or purchase offer - Also, sales agreement and earnest money contract. Agreement between buyer and seller of property which sets forth in general the price and terms of a proposed sale.
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Putative - Alleged; supposed; reputed.
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Quantum meruit - Expression means "as much as he deserves," and describes the extent of liability on a contract implied by law.
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Quid pro quo - What for what; something for something; giving one valuable thin- for another.
Source: Jurist International.
