exemption from seizure

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• Exemption — Ex*emp tion, n. [L. exemptio a removing: cf. F. exemption exemption.] The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege; as, exemption of certain… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• exemption — A privilege, sometimes referred to as a right, granted to a debtor by the grace and favor of the state on the grounds of public policy for a humane and generous purpose, which permits him to retain a portion of his property or earnings free from… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

• Waiver Of Exemption — A provision in a consumer credit contract or loan agreement that permitted creditors to seize or threaten to seize specific possessions or property (typically those considered necessities) even if state law treated them as exempt from seizure. A… …   Investment dictionary

• claim of exemption — The assertion of a right given by law to a debtor to retain a portion of his personal property free from seizure and sale by his creditors under judicial process. 31 Am J2d Exemp § 1. See notice of exemption …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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• shelter — n Shelter, cover, retreat, refuge, asylum, sanctuary can mean the state or a place in which one is safe or secure from whatever threatens or disturbs. Shelter usually implies the protection of something that temporarily covers (as a shield or a… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• diplomatic immunity — exemption from taxation, searches, arrest, etc., enjoyed by diplomatic officials and their dependent families under international law, and usually on a reciprocal basis. [1910 15] * * * ▪ international law       in international law, the… …   Universalium

• Law, Crime, and Law Enforcement — ▪ 2006 Introduction Trials of former heads of state, U.S. Supreme Court rulings on eminent domain and the death penalty, and high profile cases against former executives of large corporations were leading legal and criminal issues in 2005.… …   Universalium

• Law enforcement agency powers — A law enforcement agency (LEA) has powers, which other government subjects do not, to enable the LEA to undertake its responsibilities. These powers are generally in one of six forms: *Exemptions from laws *Intrusive powers, for search, seizure,… …   Wikipedia

• china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …   Universalium

• China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …   Universalium