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ABSOLUTE – free from condition or qualification;
perfect.

ABSOLUTE CLAIM – a claim which is subject to no
contingency and may be proved and allowed as a
debt by a tribunal, or committee on claims.

ABSTAIN – refrain.

ABSTINENCE – means refraining from drug use or
being drug-free.

ABUSE OF CONFIDENCE – only the abuse of
confidence that facilitates the lustful purpose of
rape is the kind of abuse of confidence that
aggravates the responsibility of the offender.

ABUSE OF RIGHTS – a principle in law which holds
that indemnity for damages may be granted in
cases where there is an abuse of rights. A person
should be protected only when he acts in the
legitimate exercise of his right, that is, when he
acts with prudence and in good faith; but not when
he acts with negligence or abuse.

ACCELERANT – in fire starting, any flammable fluid
or compound that speeds the progress of a fire.
Also called booster.

ACCESS – a way of entering or travelling towards a
location. It is used when describing which vehicle
movements may be permitted at an intersection
(such as with an access-only barrier). It is also
used when describing the location of driveways and
walkways which provide an entrance to a property.

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