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362. Overrule
1) providing a decision on a case that is in
opposition to previous decisions 2) reject an opposition in a court proceeding
3) to nullify or make void
363. Out-of-court Settlement
An agreement between two litigants to settle a matter privately before the court
has rendered its decision.
364. Ordinance
An executive decision of a government which has no been subjected to a
legislative assembly.
366. Oral Argument
the summary submitted by a lawyer in front of the court explaining why they
should win the decision
367. Opening Statement
A lawyer's initial remarks at trial. Generally, it is directed at the judge or
jury to set out the theory behind their case.
368. Open-ended Agreement
An agreement or contract which does not have an ending date but will continue
for as long as certain conditions exist.
369. Open Adoption
a type of adoption; becoming legal parent to an individual where information
about and, at times, access from the biological parents is permitted
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