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CAVEAT EMPTOR – under this particular rule, it is
incumbent upon the buyer to examine the goods
and determine any malfunctions or defects. Often
termed as “let the buyer beware” or “take care”

CELERITY – means swiftness of punishment.
Beccaria argues that in order to be effective
deterrent, punishments must possess celerity. A
punishment that occurs quickly after the crime
helps to form a strong connection between the
punishment and the crime in the minds of the
general public, so that whenever a citizen
contemplates a criminal act, he will instantly recall
the punishment and weigh it into his deliberation.

CELLULOSE NITRATE OR NITRO CELLULOSE – a
highly combustible and explosive compound
produced by the reaction of nitric acid with a
cellulose material.

CELLULOSE NITRATE PLASTIC – also known as
Pyroxyline - plastic substance, material or
compound having cellulose nitrate (nitro cellulose)
as base.

CENSORSHIP – it is the control and examination of
the civil, national, armed forces, field press, and
prisoners of war.

CENTER FIRE - priming powder is located at the
center.

CENTER FIRE CARTRIDGE - a cartridge case where
the priming is found in the center of the base.

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