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sua sponte Law Definition

v

Regarding a judge or court, to raise an issue or take an action independently of any request or suggestion made by the parties or lawyers;

adj

Description of action taken by court in absence of any party urging such action to be taken.

Browse dictionary entries near sua sponte

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  5. ‹ Styron
  6. ‹ Styrofoam
  7. ‹ Styria
  8. ‹ styrene
  9. ‹ Styr
  10. ‹ stypticity
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