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term:<\/p>\n

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adj<\/p><\/dt>\n

1<\/b> :<\/b> exposed to general view or knowledge
:<\/b> free from concealment [an , notorious, continuous, and adverse use of the property] [an and obvious danger] NOTE: When a defect, hazard, or condition is open such that a reasonable person under the circumstances should have recognized the danger posed by it, a defendant is usually relieved of liability for failure to warn. <\/i>
2<\/b> :<\/b> not restricted to a particular group or category of participants
;specif<\/i>
:<\/b> enterable by a registered voter regardless of political affiliation [an primary]
3 a<\/b> :<\/b> being in effect or operation [an mine] [a bench warrant still ]
b<\/b> :<\/b> available for use [an toll road]
c<\/b> :<\/b> not finally determined, decided, or settled
:<\/b> subject to further consideration [an question]
d<\/b> :<\/b> remaining effective or available for use until canceled [an insurance contract]
4<\/b> :<\/b> not repressed or regulated by legal controls [a state with gambling]
vb opened<\/b>
open·ing<\/b>
vt<\/i>
1<\/b> :<\/b> to begin the process of [ the succession]
2 a<\/b> :<\/b> to make the statement by which the trial of (a case) is begun and put before the court
b<\/b> :<\/b> to be the first to speak in summing up or arguing (a case)
3<\/b> :<\/b> to restore or recall (as an order, rule, or judgment) from a finally determined state to a state in which the parties are free to prosecute or oppose by further proceedings
vi<\/i>
1<\/b> :<\/b> to begin action
:<\/b> commence on some course or activity [the stock ed<\/i> at par]
2<\/b> :<\/b> to begin the trial of a case [defendant…has the option of presenting an opening statement immediately after plaintiff s<\/i> “J. H. Friedenthal et al.<\/i>“] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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