Explain What Foot Means When She Says, "Assigning a Motive

question 67

Essay

Explain what Foot means when she says, "Assigning a motive to an action is not bringing it under any law; it is rather saying something about the kind of action it was, the direction in which it was tending, or what it was done as."

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Definitions:

Condition Subsequent

A condition that alters the rights or duties of the parties to a contract, or that may have the effect of terminating the contract if it should occur.

Condition Precedent

A legal term for a condition or event that must occur before a contract becomes effective or before an obligation must be performed.

Power of Attorney

A formal document that gives one person (the agent) the power to represent another (the principal) in matters of law or finance.

Seal

A device or substance used to close or secure an object or document, often signifying authenticity, confidentiality, or approval.