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;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ||
;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void". | ;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void". | ||
;non compos mentis:A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound mind". A legal disability arising from mental infirmity. See "disability". | ;''non compos mentis'':A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound mind". A legal disability arising from mental infirmity. See "disability". | ||
;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and solicitor". | ;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and solicitor". | ||
;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision". | ;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision". | ||
