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necessity /ne·ces·si·ty/ (nĕ-ses´ĭ-te) something necessary or indispensable. pharmaceutical necessity a substance having slight or no value therapeutically, but used in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, including preservatives, solvents, ointment bases, and flavoring, coloring, diluting, emulsifying, and suspending agents. necessity [nĕses′te] something necessary or indispensable. necessity See Medical necessity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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21) However, the Supreme Court recently affirmed that where a statute expressly provides for exceptions to the law, unless the necessity defense is included in those express exceptions the defense of necessity fails, (22) suggesting a shift in federal jurisprudence. |
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