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life insurance

A contract between an insured (insurance policy holder) and an insurer or assurer, where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of

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life tenant

One who has all rights associated with ownership of real property, except the right to sell the property, until his/her (or someone else’s) death. (source:

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liberal profession

An occupation pursued in relation to an ideal of public service and requiring substantial mastery of complex skills in the liberal arts or sciences which

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liberalization

Liberalization, or liberalisation, refers to a relaxation of previous government restrictions, usually in areas of social or economic policy. In some contexts this process or

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legal representative

In its broadest sense, one who stands in place of, and represents the interests of, another. A person who oversees the legal affairs of another.

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legalize

To make lawful or legal. (source: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/legalize)

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leonine clause

A party is excused from sharing liabilities arising out of the agreement as a stated provision in said agreement. (Law Dictionary: http://thelawdictionary.org/leonine-clause/#ixzz2cd7ItujX)

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lessor

An owner of property who rents it to another party. (source: investorwords)

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letterhead

The heading at the top of a sheet of letter paper, usually consisting of a name, an address and a logo.

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