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Emancipation of Minors /iˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən əv ˈmaɪ.nɚz/

Emancipation of minors grants legal independence to a minor.

Extortion /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

Extortion is the illegal use of threats to obtain property or money.

Excessive Force /ekˈses.ɪv fɔːrs/

Excessive force is using more force than necessary.

Embezzlement /ɪmˈbɛ.zəl.mənt/

Embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation of funds entrusted to one’s care.

Eggshell Skull Rule /ˈeɡ.ʃel skʌl ruːl/

The eggshell skull rule holds defendants liable for victims' unique injuries.

Emotional Distress /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl dɪˈstres/

Emotional distress refers to severe emotional suffering caused by another's actions or negligence.

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