Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: ATS
Definition: ATS stands for "At the suit of." This means that something is being done or happening because someone has requested or demanded it. It's like when you ask your mom for a cookie and she gives it to you "at your suit."
Term: ATS
Definition: ATS stands for "At the suit of." It is a legal term used to indicate that a legal action has been taken on behalf of someone.
Example: John filed a lawsuit against the company ATS Mary's request.
Explanation: In this example, ATS is used to indicate that Mary requested legal action on behalf of John. The phrase "At the suit of" is often used in legal documents to indicate who initiated the legal action.