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171. Society

A group of people formed as a separate organization and which has as a stated purpose some charitable or benevolent purpose.

172. Socialism

A form or system of government which states the equal sharing of land and equal return of the product of the land and industry to all citizens.

173. Small Claims

A regular court but which has simplified rules of procedure and process to deal with claims of a lesser value.

174. Slavery

When a person has absolute power over another, including life and liberty.

175. Slander

Verbal or spoken defamation

176. Sixth Amendment

A 1791 amendment to the American Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights in criminal proceedings such as speedy trial, impartiality, public evidence of witnesses and a right to a lawyer.

177. Simony

The crime of corruption for the purpose of a Church or religious benefit.

178. Silent Partner

A person who invests in a company or partnership but does not take part in administering or directing the organization.

179. Sick Leave

Time off from work, paid or unpaid, on account of an employee's temporary inability to perform duties because of sickness or disability.

180. Shotgun Clause

A buy-sell agreement in which a shareholder desires to sell his or her shares, or an irreconcilable disagreement on a fundamental issue in regards to the corporation breaks out 
between shareholders, the sale can be forced by the sell of the holdings of one shareholder to another.

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