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EXAMPLE. An example is a case put to illustrate a. principle. Examples illustrate, but do not restrain or change the laws: illustrant non restringunt legem. Co. Litt. 24, a.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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Administrative Agency
Aliens
Attorney Misconduct
Automobiles
Basis
Breach of Warranty
Brief for Appellants in Nos. 1, 2 and 4 and for Respondents
Brief for Respondent
Brief of Petitioners
cause of action
Chain of Custody
civil procedure
Commercial Paper
computer-assisted legal research
conspiracy
Constructive Possession
Continuing Trespass
Contracts

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