IMPARLANCE
\ɪmpˈɑːləns], \ɪmpˈɑːləns], \ɪ_m_p_ˈɑː_l_ə_n_s]\
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Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party.
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Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit.
By Oddity Software
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Time given to a party to talk or converse with his opponent, originally with the object of effecting, if possible, an amicable adjustment of the suit. The actual object, however, has long been merely to obtain further time to plead, or answer to the allegations of the opposite party.
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Hence, the delay or continuance of a suit.
By Noah Webster.
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