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'''ROYAL ASSENT'''
*In Canada, where the Lieutenant Governor signs a bill to bring it into law. New legislation can exist as a bill but not as binding law if it has not received Royal Assent.
'''SET-OFF'''
*A claim by a defendant in a lawsuit that the plaintiff owes the defendant money which should be subtracted from the amount of damages claimed.
'''SUBROGATE'''
*To substitute one party for another in a legal proceeding. The facts of each case determine whether or not subrogation is applicable.
'''SUBSTITUTIONAL SERVICE'''
*Under court authorization, serving an alternate person when the original named party cannot be reached.
'''UBERRIMAE FIDEI'''
*Utmost good faith; commonly used as the standard for dealing in insurance contracts.
'''WITHOUT PREJUDICE'''
*A reservation made on a statement that it cannot be used against in future dealings or litigation.
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