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Define That Term #208

By Nicole Black, Esq.

Last week's term was volenti non fit injuria, which is defined as:Latin for "to a willing person, no injury is done." This doctrine holds that a person who knowingly and willingly puts himself in a dangerous situation cannot sue for any resulting injuries. John Halton's guess was right on target!Today's term is:carryover basis.As always, educated guesses are welcome-dictionaries are not.

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Full post as published by Sui Generis on January 11, 2009 (boomark / email).