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Law is a system of rules, usually enforced through a set of institution, applied to govern a group. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus ticket to trading swaption on a derivatives market. Property law defines rights and obligations related to transfer and title of personal and real property, for instance, in mortgaging or renting a home. Trust law applies to assets held for investment and financial security, such as... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by eureka_lott Aug 12, 2008

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