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Chapter 10
Law chapter 10
Term | Definition |
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lottery | game involving the three elements of prize, chance, and consideration |
wager | bet on the uncertain outcome of an event |
compounding a crime | accepting something of value for a promise not to inform on or prosecute a suspected criminal |
competency license | state requirement for people in certain occupations and businesses to pass exams and receive a license |
revenue license | required license imposed by governments on certain occupations for the sole purpose of raising money |
antitrust laws | laws that prohibit competing companies from price fixing or dividing up sales regions; the Sherman, Clayton, and Federal Trade Commission Acts are the foremost examples of these laws at the federal level |
price fixing | competitors agree to charge the same amount for a product or service |
bid rigging | competitors’ agreement that one bidder will have the lowest bid for a particular job |
unconscionable | term or contract that, under the UCC, is grossly unfair and oppressive |
Statute of Frauds | law stating that certain agreements are not enforceable in court unless they are evidenced by a signed writing |
parol evidence | spoken words inadmissible in court |