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Ex post facto
Definition:
After the fact, ordinarily used in reference to constitutional prohibition on ex post facto laws. For example, a person cannot be punished for conduct committed before a criminal law was enacted
Contract
Definition:
An oral or written agreement between two or more parties, which is enforceable by law.
With prejudice
Definition:
A dismissal "with prejudice" bars the right to bring or maintain another action on the same claim or cause.
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