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Stay
1) To stop; suspend; also known as a stay of proceedings 2) when a law suit is
suspended either indefinitely or until the occurrence of a condition imposed by
the court.
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real property
A property interest in land.
ancillary administration
administration of an estate's assets in another
state, example; if J. Doe dies in Montana and leaves a parcel of land in
downtown Columbus, Ohio there must be ancillary administration in Ohio to obtain
court approval and tax agency clearance; ancillary means "aiding" or
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