Latin for Lawyers

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RULING [L. rego, regere / to guide, direct ( regula / rule, model)] The decision of a court on an issue of law; any official decision, determina tion, decree or interpretation. A Revenue Ruling is an official pronouncement by the Internal Revenue Service, often in response to a question asked by a taxpayer, which gives guidance to all taxpayers with a similar question. RUMOR [L. rumor / report, common talk, hearsay] Stories or reports which circulate among people but which are without sup port in authority, source, truth or fact. A report which is unconfirmed. Rumors are not generally admitted into evidence.

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