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and conj. this little word is important in law, particularly when compared to or. Most commonly it determines if one or both owners have to sign documents. Example: when an automobile registration reads that the title is for Barney and Sarah Oldfield, then both must sign off upon sale, but if it says "or" then only one will have to sign; if Barney dies then the title is automatically in Sarah if it reads "or," but not if "and." How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After years of preaching that
"dynastic wealth" violates the American principle of
meritocracy, Messrs Buffett and Gates have arranged their affairs so
that they will remain in control of the bulk of their fortunes for so
long as they shall live, and their children will have billions of
foundation money of their own to manage, with all the salaries, power
and prestige that confers. And Gates goes on to document Casey's headstrong
style on repeated occasions, most particularly in the complicated
affairs of Nicaragua and the Contras. |
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