assault and battery »
. This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
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below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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black »
Illegitimate, illegal or disgraced.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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booze can »
A nightclub or bar, especially one which operates illegally or is otherwise disreputable.
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break into »
To enter illegally or by force.
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bright line »
A clear distinction in the context of a legal or moral judgment.
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by the book »
In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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by-the-book »
Adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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come of age »
To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.
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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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company »
In non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation.
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cook the books »
To manipulate accounting information, esp. illegally, by a corporation.
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deadbeat dad »
A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
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dirty money »
Money that is illegally gained, illegally transferred or illegally utilized. Especially money gained through forgery, bribery, or thievery.
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