Tag: SE
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Secretary Of State Of The United States
Secretary of State of the United States In the Past The main officer in the Department of State. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) He must perform such duties as must be enjoined on or entrusted to him by the president, agreeably to the constitution (see more […]
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Secretary Of State Of The United States
Secretary of State of the United States In the Past The main officer in the Department of State. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) He must perform such duties as must be enjoined on or entrusted to him by the president, agreeably to the constitution (see more […]
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Sealing Of a Verdict
Sealing of a Verdict In the Past The putting a verdict in writing and placing it in an envelop, which is sealed. To relieve jurors after they have agreed, it is not unusual for the counsel to agree that the jury must seal their verdict and then separate. When the court is again in session,…
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Sen
In the Past This is said to be an ancient word which signified justice. Co. Litt. 61 a. [1] Resources Notes and References Partialy, this information about sen is based on the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier's Law Dictionary, […]
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Self-Incrimination
Definition of Self-Incrimination Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Self-Incrimination legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Testimony offered by a person that may lead to his or her conviction. The privilege against self-incrimination is designed to keep the burden of […]
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Self-Incrimination
Definition of Self-Incrimination Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Self-Incrimination legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Testimony offered by a person that may lead to his or her conviction. The privilege against self-incrimination is designed to keep the burden of […]
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Separation Of Power
Separation of Power Definition of Separation of Power Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Separation of Power legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The doctrine and practice of dividing the powers of government among several coordinate branches to prevent the abusive […]
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Separation Of Power
Separation of Power Definition of Separation of Power Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Separation of Power legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The doctrine and practice of dividing the powers of government among several coordinate branches to prevent the abusive […]
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Seminaufragium
In the Past A term used by Italian lawyers, which literally signifies half-shipwreck and by which they understand the jetsam or casting merchan-dise into the sea to prevent shipwreck. Locre, Esp. du Code de Com. art. 409. It also signifies the state of a vessel which has been so much injured […]
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Seminaufragium
In the Past A term used by Italian lawyers, which literally signifies half-shipwreck and by which they understand the jetsam or casting merchan-dise into the sea to prevent shipwreck. Locre, Esp. du Code de Com. art. 409. It also signifies the state of a vessel which has been so much injured […]
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Sea Weed
In the Past A species of grass which grows in the sea. Developments When cast upon land, it belongs to the owner of the land adjoining the sea shore; upon the grounds, that it increases gradually, that it is useful as manure and a protection to the ground and that it is some compensation for…
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Sea Weed
In the Past A species of grass which grows in the sea. Developments When cast upon land, it belongs to the owner of the land adjoining the sea shore; upon the grounds, that it increases gradually, that it is useful as manure and a protection to the ground and that it is some compensation for…
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Service
In the Past The being employed to serve another. Developments In cases of seduction, the gist of the action is not injury (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) which the seducer has inflicted on the parent by destroying his peace of mind and the reputation of his […]
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Service
In the Past The being employed to serve another. Developments In cases of seduction, the gist of the action is not injury (see more about this popular legal topic in the U.S. encyclopedia) which the seducer has inflicted on the parent by destroying his peace of mind and the reputation of his […]
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Servitus Tigni Immittendi
In the Past The name of a servitude which consists in requiring him who owes it, to allow his neighbor to place his joists on his wall. It differs from the servitude Oneris ferendi. (see this concept in the corresponding entry on this reference) in this, that in the former the owner of the […]