When a statute uses the word "may," this means that it will
A. ?be interpreted as requiring a particular action.
B. ?be interpreted as allowing discretion.
C. ?not be official.
D. ?None of these choices is correct.
Answer: B
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A) I, II, III B) II, III C) II, V D) I, II
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a. Habendum clause b. Granting clause c. Power of sale clause d. Conveyance clause
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A) The agreement itself may provide for modification under certain circumstances. B) If the agreement is incorporated and survives as an independent contract, the family court must modify it based on a change in circumstances. C) No matter what the agreement says, the family court may modify provisions relating to child custody and support. D) Many courts will modify an agreement that is incorporated and survives based on a more than substantial change in circumstances that will render one of the parties a public charge.
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