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Glossary

unsecured debt

In Debt and Consumer Rights, Income Assistance, Other benefits

An unsecured debt is money you owe a person or business that is not protected by collateral. This means that your creditor cannot take any of your assets if you do not pay what you owe, unless they take you to court and get a judgment against you. Most credit cards are unsecured debts.

used car dealer

In Debt and Consumer Rights

A used car dealer is anyone who sells cars, trucks, or motorcycles as a business. Used car dealers must be registered with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). Used car dealers must follow specific rules in Ontario.

uttering threats

In Criminal Law, Types of Offences, Bail, Probation, and Court Attendance, Assault, Driving, Drugs, Firearms, Gender-based violence, Harassment, Mischief, Theft, Threats, Victims and witnesses

Uttering threats is a crime when someone threatens to harm or kill a person or animal, or damage or destroy property.

It can also be a crime to threaten someone to force them to do something, or not do something. This is called extortion.