affairs

affairs
affairs (n.) "ordinary business," late 15c., plural of AFFAIR (Cf. affair) (n.).

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  • affairs — An inclusive term, bringing within its scope and meaning anything that a person may do. Walker v. United States, C.C.A.Mo., 93 F.2d 383, 391. A person s concerns in trade or property; business. That which is done or to be done. General operations …   Black's law dictionary

  • affairs — An inclusive term, bringing within its scope and meaning anything that a person may do. Walker v. United States, C.C.A.Mo., 93 F.2d 383, 391. A person s concerns in trade or property; business. That which is done or to be done. General operations …   Black's law dictionary

  • Affairs of State — is a 1950 Broadway comedy written and directed by Louis Verneuil. It opened at the Royale Theatre, then moved to the Music Box Theatre [Botto, Louis. Playbill: At This Theatre (Applause Books, 2002) (ISBN 1 55783 566 7)] and played for a total of …   Wikipedia

  • Affairs of the Mind — is an award winning radio documentary made by Melbourne, Australia, audio producer Kyla Brettle.The piece is a personal and confronting story exploring the nature of jealousy and the perimeters of infidelity. In an observational style we follow… …   Wikipedia

  • Affairs Council — Created page with Affairs Council may refer to:* General Affairs and External Affairs Council, one of the oldest configurations of the Council of the European UnionAffairs Council may refer to:* General Affairs and External Affairs Council, one… …   Wikipedia

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