Browse full definitions for every OU term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˌaʊt əv ˈpɒkɪt ɪkˈspɛns/
The plaintiff claimed reimbursement for her out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the trial.
Typically refers to expenses that a party must personally bear, critical in calculating damages or insurance claims; ensure clarity whether the term covers all direct payments or only those unreimbursed.
/ˌaʊt əv steɪt ˈtuːɪʃən/
Out-of-state tuition rates are typically higher than in-state rates to reflect the lack of state residency.
Out-of-state tuition often implicates residency determinations and state funding policies; institutions carefully define residency criteria to comply with legal and regulatory standards.
/ˈaʊ.tɪdʒ/
The utility company was liable for damages caused by the power outage.
In legal contexts, 'outage' often arises in service agreements where liability and remedies for interruption are stipulated; precise definition and duration terms are critical in drafting.
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
The outcome of the trial was a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiff.
The outcome of the contract dispute affected both companies' future dealings.
In legal drafting, 'outcome' typically refers to the end point of a legal process, emphasizing either the decision itself or its practical effect.
/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/
The court deemed the statute outdated and unenforceable.
Often used to describe laws or regulations that have been replaced or invalidated by newer ones; drafting should clarify effective dates to avoid ambiguity.
/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd ˈprɛsɪdənt/
The court chose not to follow the outdated precedent in its latest ruling.
Outdated precedent often arises when higher courts have supplanted earlier decisions; drafters should verify the current authority of cited cases to avoid reliance on obsolete law.
/ˈaʊtər speɪs/
The Outer Space Treaty governs activities in outer space to prevent national appropriation.
The term is often distinguished from airspace in legal texts, as sovereignty claims do not extend into outer space under prevailing international agreements.
/ˈaʊtər speɪs ˈtriːti/
The Outer Space Treaty prohibits the militarization of outer space.
This treaty is a foundational instrument in space law and is often cited in legal and policy discussions regarding outer space activities.
/ˈaʊtlɔː/
The medieval outlaw was subject to arrest or death without trial.
The legislature outlawed the use of certain toxic chemicals.
The noun sense refers to a person outside legal protection, historically significant; the verb sense concerns the legislative act of prohibiting actions or entities by law.
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
The attorney prepared an outline of the case to present during the hearing.
She outlined the key issues in the contract before drafting the full agreement.
In legal drafting, an outline serves to organize and clarify the structure before detailed development; it is often used in preparation for arguments, memoranda, or pleadings.
/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt ˈtriːtmənt/
The court examined whether the insurance policy covered the costs of outpatient treatment following the accident.
In legal documents, clarify whether outpatient treatment includes specific services or is strictly non-residential to avoid ambiguity in coverage or liability issues.
/ˈaʊtˌpʊt ˈkɒntrækt/
The factory entered into an output contract to supply all its manufactured goods to the retailer.
Output contracts are used in supply chain contexts to stabilize buyer-seller relations, often limiting the seller from selling to others during the contract term.
/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈbɪznəs ækˈtɪvɪti/
Employees must report any outside business activity to avoid conflicts of interest.
Typically used in compliance contexts to identify activities that might conflict with an individual's primary professional responsibilities, requiring disclosure or approval.
/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈbɪznəs ˈɪntrɪst/
The lawyer disclosed her outside business interest in a real estate development firm to comply with ethical rules.
Use in compliance and ethics policies to require disclosures and prevent conflicts of interest.
Broker-dealers must disclose any outside business relationship to comply with regulatory requirements.
Use the term precisely to denote relationships outside the primary business that may influence fiduciary duties or regulatory duties.
/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈkaʊnsəl/
The company engaged outside counsel to handle the complex merger negotiations.
Outside counsel often bring specialized expertise and an independent perspective, distinct from internal legal departments.
/ˈaʊtsaɪd dɪˌrɛktər/
The outside director raised concerns about the company's financial disclosures.
Outside directors are typically valued for their impartiality and independence from management, enhancing corporate accountability.
/ˈaʊtsaɪd wɜrk/
The employee disclosed his outside work to comply with the company's conflict of interest policy.
Outside work is frequently regulated to prevent conflicts of interest; clear policies should define permissible activities.
/ˈaʊtsaɪdɚ/
The outsider was not entitled to participate in the shareholders' meeting.
Outsider interests were considered in the regulatory decision.
The term 'outsider' in legal contexts often pertains to issues of standing, jurisdiction, and the rights of nonparties; clarity is important to distinguish insiders from outsiders in legal documents.
/ˈaʊtsɔrs/
The company decided to outsourc its customer support to improve efficiency.
The term 'outsourc' is a verb commonly used in contract law and business law involving delegation of tasks to external entities; ensure precise definition of scope in legal agreements.
/ˈaʊtsɔːrs/
The company decided to outsource its customer support to reduce costs.
In contracts, precise scope and responsibilities must be delineated to avoid liability issues with outsourced services.
/ˈaʊtsɔːrsɪŋ əˈɡriːmənt/
The company signed an outsourcing agreement to delegate its customer support operations to a specialized firm.
Typically involves transfer of operational tasks; important to clearly specify scope, performance standards, and confidentiality provisions.
/ˈaʊtsɔrsɪŋ rɪsk/
The company conducted a thorough audit to assess its outsourcing risk before finalizing the vendor contract.
When drafting outsourcing agreements, clearly allocating outsourcing risk between parties is essential to mitigate potential liabilities and ensure compliance.
/ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ ˈbæləns/
The accountant reviewed the outstanding balance on the client's credit card.
Typically used in financial and contractual contexts, 'outstanding balance' refers to unpaid amounts, important for determining obligations and defaults.
/ˈaʊtˌstændɪŋ ʃɛərz/
The company's outstanding shares determine its market capitalization.
Outstanding shares affect voting power and dividend distribution; careful distinction from issued and treasury shares is important for clarity.
