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Face
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The external appearance or surface of anything; that which is readily observable by a spectator. The words contained in a document in their plain or obvious meaning without regard to external evidence or facts.

The term is applied most frequently in business law to mean the apparent meaning of a contract, paper, bill, bond, record, or other such legal document. A document might appear to be valid on its face, but circumstances may modify or explain it, and its meaning or validity can be altered.


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The face mask Richie Polan wears to protect his nose, which was broken two weeks ago, might appear bothersome, but his performance Tuesday night suggests otherwise.
Although occupational divers usually have the protection of a full face mask or diving helmet, they are far more likely than sport divers to dive in contaminated conditions--for example, to assess damage to undetwater sewage pipes.
Army has awarded Jefferson Rubber Works, Worcester, MA, a contract to begin production of nosecup disk valves used in face mask respirators.
 
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