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terms of art (A term of art is a word or phrase that has a particular meaning. Terms of art abound in the law. For example, the phrase double jeopardy can be used in common parlance to describe any situation that poses two risks. In the law, Double Jeopardy refers specifically to an impermissible second trial of a defendant for the same offense that gave rise to the first trial. West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008. The conversation made me reflect on the meaning of insurance terms of art, and how they differ from the general meanings of the same words; and how ... Alexander Demidov) |
