Civil Twilight: The time between the moment of sunset, when the sun's apparent upper edge is just at the horizon, until the center of the sun is 6° directly below the horizon.

 

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Civil Twilight: The time between the moment of sunset, when the sun's apparent upper edge is just at the horizon, until the center of the sun is 6° directly below the horizon.

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Unruh Civil Rights Act: Forbids discrimination as to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin in accommodations and business establishments. Under this law there can be no arbitrary eviction, rent in . . . View Full Definition

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Soldiers And Sailors Civil Relief Act: A law prohibiting foreclosures while a person is serving in the military and within three months thereafter except by court order.

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Twilight Rate: A discounted green fee based on the fact that a limited number of holes may be completed due to darkness

Civil Union : Legal recognition of committed same-sex relationships in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Vermont.