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Record 1 1994-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
OBS

It seems redundant to describe a contract as legally binding, as otherwise it would not be a contract.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
OBS

Un contrat est par définition «juridiquement valable». Il semble donc redondant de le dire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private Law
  • Insurance
OBS

Tort is a legal term used to describe instances when someone is deemed legally responsible for injuring another person or damaging his/her property.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit privé
  • Assurances

Spanish

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