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[Latin, Let it be done.] In old English practice, a short order or warrant of a judge or magistrate directing some act to be done; an authority issuing from some competent source for the doing of some legal act. One of the proceedings in the English Bankruptcy practice: a power, signed by the lord chancellor and addressed to the court of bankruptcy, authorizing the petitioning creditor to prosecute his complaint before that court. By the statute 12 & 13 Vict., c. 116, fiats were abolished. Arbitrary or authoritative order or decision. 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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Luppi, an economist, was appointed senior vice president, business development for Fiat S. LONDON -- Deutsche Bank announces its appointment as successor depositary bank for the New York Stock Exchange-listed American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs of FIAT S. Gabriele Galateri, chief executive officer of Fiat S. |
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