CHOSE IN ACTION


Meaning of CHOSE IN ACTION in English

(Law) right of ownership in intangible items which are not in a person's possession but may be recovered through legal or court action (such as shares in a company, debts, insurance claims, salaries and pensions); document (as a check or stock certificate) incorporating such a right

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