《基础法律词典》page-4

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abuse of discretion. N. A decision or judgment made by a trial
court that is inappropriate, inconsistent with the facts of the
matter, and not according to precedent or established law.
abuse of process. N. Using the courts and legal process for some
improper purpose, such as initiating a lawsuit for revenge or intimidation.
abut. V. To share a boundary; to touch; to adjoin.
accelerate. V. To go faster; to increase; to shorten the time in which
a future event will occur, particularly used to discuss the vesting of
property rights. N. acceleration.
accelerated cost recovery system. N. An accounting method that
writes off the cost of a fixed asset over a period of time. See also
cash method. ABBRV. ACRS.
acceleration clause. N. A clause in a contract or mortgage that
causes the entire payment to become due if a specific event occurs;
common in installment contracts, in which the entire debt
becomes due if the buyer fails to make payments on time.
accept. V. To receive willingly; to agree voluntarily; implies the
right to refuse.
acceptance. N. In contract law, voluntarily consenting to an offer,
which then creates a binding contract.
acceptance, conditional. N. Agreeing to accept an offer if a certain
condition is fulfilled.
acceptance, implied. N. An agreement that is implied from a
person’s words and deeds rather than from explicit acceptance of
the offer.