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Preston Brooks's Caning of Charles Sumner

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Preston Brooks's caning of Charles Sumner:


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Gratuitous Agent

An agent who acts on behalf of another without receiving any form of compensation or benefit for their services.

Duty of Loyalty

A legal obligation of fiduciaries to act in the best interest of the party they owe the duty to, avoiding conflicts of interest and self-dealing.

Perform as Promised

Fulfilling the obligations or conditions as outlined in a contract or agreement.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity hired to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, responsible for their own taxes and often their own tools and work schedule.

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