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;bill:In law, a piece of draft legislation presented to the legislature for its approval; a lawyer's statement of account for services rendered to his or her client. See "account," "act," and "lawyer's fees." | ;bill:In law, a piece of draft legislation presented to the legislature for its approval; a lawyer's statement of account for services rendered to his or her client. See "account," "act," and "lawyer's fees." | ||
;bill of costs:In British Columbia, an account prepared by the party who is awarded their costs of an action or application and is presented to the other party for payment. A bill of costs is prepared according to a formula set out in the Supreme Court Family Rules. | ;bill of costs:In British Columbia, an account prepared by the party who is awarded their costs of an action or application and is presented to the other party for payment. A bill of costs is prepared according to a formula set out in the Supreme Court Family Rules. | ||
;binding:In law, a requirement or obligation to honour and abide by something, such as a contract or order of the court. A judge's order is "binding" in the sense that it must be obeyed or a certain punishment will be imposed. Also refers to the principle that a higher court's decision on a point of law must be adopted by a lower court. See "contempt" and "precedent." | ;binding:In law, a requirement or obligation to honour and abide by something, such as a contract or order of the court. A judge's order is "binding" in the sense that it must be obeyed or a certain punishment will be imposed. Also refers to the principle that a higher court's decision on a point of law must be adopted by a lower court. See "contempt of court" and "precedent." | ||
;''bona fide'':A Latin phrase meaning "in good faith." Doing something honestly and openly, without intending to mislead, deceive, or harm someone else. See "bad faith." | ;''bona fide'':A Latin phrase meaning "in good faith." Doing something honestly and openly, without intending to mislead, deceive, or harm someone else. See "bad faith." | ||
;breach of contract:Acting or not acting in a manner that is contrary to the terms of a contract. In family law, the breach of one party usually gives rise to a cause of action for the other party, but the breach is unlikely to allow the other party to treat the agreement as if it were cancelled or had been voided. | ;breach of contract:Acting or not acting in a manner that is contrary to the terms of a contract. In family law, the breach of one party usually gives rise to a cause of action for the other party, but the breach is unlikely to allow the other party to treat the agreement as if it were cancelled or had been voided. | ||