Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
reasonable man rule — standard for reasonable behavior created by a court that states what most people would do in a given situation … English contemporary dictionary
prudent man rule — n: a rule giving discretion to a fiduciary and esp. a trustee to manage another s affairs and invest another s money with such skill and care as a person of ordinary prudence and intelligence would use in managing his or her own affairs or… … Law dictionary
Prudent Man Rule — An investment standard. In some states, the law requires that a fiduciary, such as a trustee for pension funds, may invest the trust s or fund s money only in a list of securities designated by the state the so called legal list. In other states … Black's law dictionary
reasonable — Fair, proper, just, moderate, suitable under the circumstances. Fit and appropriate to the end in view. Having the faculty of reason; rational; governed by reason; under the influence of reason; agreeable to reason. Thinking, speaking, or acting… … Black's law dictionary
Majority rule — Majority Rules redirects here. For Canadian comedy show, see Majority Rules!. Part of the Politics series Electoral methods … Wikipedia
prudent man — See the ordinary prudent man. prudent man rule. The rule that one taking a negotiable instrument from the payee or prior endorsee is put upon inquiry as to infirmity or defect in the instrument by circumstances calculated to arouse the suspicions … Ballentine's law dictionary
Prudent-Person Rule — A legal maxim restricting the discretion in a client s account to investments that a prudent person seeking reasonable income and preservation of capital might buy for his or her own portfolio. Also called the prudent man rule . This rule is… … Investment dictionary
The Golden Rule — Not to be confused with the Golden Law or the Golden ratio. This term refers to the maxim do as you would be done by . For other uses, see Golden Rule (disambiguation). The maxim of the golden rule is exemplified in many Christian stories … Wikipedia
Mercy rule — For the 2002 film, see The Slaughter Rule. A mercy rule, also well known by the slightly less polite term slaughter rule (or, less commonly, knockout rule and skunk rule), brings a sports event to an early end when one team has a very large and… … Wikipedia
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