Point

Definition - Noun
1  : a particular detail, proposition, or issue of law
specif
: See also point of error
2  : any of various incremental units used in measuring, fixing, or calculating something: as
a  : a unit used in calculating a sentence by various factors (as aggravating or mitigating circumstances)
b  : a unit used in the pricing of securities and valuation of markets
c  : a charge to a borrower (as a mortgagor) that is equal to one percent of the principal and that is made at closing
: relevant to the legal issues at hand



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due process clause

a clause in a constitution prohibiting the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law


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