Legal Term Dictionary

An abbreviation, in the civil law, for "ope concilio" (q. v.) In American law, these letters are used as an abbreviation for "Orphans' Court"

An abbreviation, in the civil law, for "ope concilio" (q. v.) In American law, these letters are used as an abbreviation for "Orphans' Court" Less...

A conventional symbol, of obscure origin, much used in commercial practice and occasionally in Indorsements on legal documents, signifying "correct," "approved," "accepted," "satisfactory," or "assented to." See Getchell & Martin Lumber Co. v. Peterson, 124 Iowa, 599, 100 N. W. 550; Morgan-ton Mfg. Co. v. Ohio River, etc., Ry. Co., More...

A conventional symbol, of obscure origin, much used in commercial practice and occasionally in Indorsements on legal documents, signifying "correct," "approved," "accepted," "satisfactory," or "assented to." See Getchell & Martin Lumber Co. v. Peterson, 124 Iowa, 599, 100 N. W. 550; Morgan-ton Mfg. Co. v. Ohio River, etc., Ry. Co., 121 N. C. 514, 28 S. B. 474, 61 Am. St. Rep. 679; Citizens' Bank v. Farwell, 56 Fed. 570, 6 C. C. A. 24 ; Indianapolis, D. & W. ft. Co. v. Sands, 133 Ind. 433, 32 N. E. 722. Less...

An abbreviation for "Old Nature Brevium." See NATURA BREVIUM.

An abbreviation for "Old Nature Brevium." See NATURA BREVIUM. Less...

It was the course of the English exchequer, as soon as the sheriff entered into and made up his account for issues, amerciaments, etc., to mark upon each head "O. Ni.," which denoted oneratur, nisi habeat suflicientem exoncrationem, and presently he became the king's debtor, and a debet was set. More...

It was the course of the English exchequer, as soon as the sheriff entered into and made up his account for issues, amerciaments, etc., to mark upon each head "O. Ni.," which denoted oneratur, nisi habeat suflicientem exoncrationem, and presently he became the king's debtor, and a debet was set. upon his head; whereupon the parties paravaile became debtors to the sheriff, and were discharged against the king, etc. 4 Inst. 116; Wharton. Less...

An abbreviation for "Old Style" or "Old Series."

An abbreviation for "Old Style" or "Old Series." Less...

An external pledge or assevera¬tion, made in verification of statements made or to be made, coupled with an appeal to a sacred or venerated object, in evidence of the serious and reverent state of mind of the party, or with an invocation to a su¬preme being to witness the words More...

An external pledge or assevera¬tion, made in verification of statements made or to be made, coupled with an appeal to a sacred or venerated object, in evidence of the serious and reverent state of mind of the party, or with an invocation to a su¬preme being to witness the words of the party and to visit him with punishment if they be false. See O'Reilly v. People, 86 N. T. 154, 40 Am. Rep. 525; Atwood v. Welton, 7 Conn. 70; Clinton v. State, 33 Ohio St. 32; Brock v. Milligan, 10 Ohio, 123; Block¬er v. Burn ess, 2 Ala. 354. A religious asseveration, by which a per¬son renounces the mercy and imprecates the vengeance of heaven, if he do not speak the truth. 1 Leach, 430. —Assertory oath. One relating to a past or present fact or state of facts, as distinguished from a "promissory" oath which relates to fu-ture conduct; particularly, any oath required by law other than in judicial proceedings and upon induction to office, such, for example, as an oath to be made at the custom-house relative to goods imported.—Corporal oath. See COR¬PORAL.—Docisory oath. In the civil law. An oath which one of the parties defers or refers back to the other for the decision of the cause.—Extra judioial oath. One not taken in any judicial proceeding, or without any au¬thority or requirement of law, though taken formally before a proper person.—Judicial oath. One taken In some judicial proceeding or in relation to some matter connected with judicial proceedings.—Oath against brib¬ery. One which could have been administered to a voter at an election for membera of parlia-ment. Abolished in 1854. Wharton.4-Oath en officio. The oath by which a clergyman charge ed with a criminal offense was formerly allow¬ed to swear himself to be innocent; also the oath by which the compurgators swore that they believed in his innocence. 3 Bl. Comm. 101, 447; Mozley A Whitley.—Oath in litem. In the civil law. An oath permitted to be taken by the plaintiff, for the purpose of prov¬ing the value of the subject-matter in contro¬versy, when there was no other evidence on that point, or when the defendant fraudulently suppressed evidence which might have been available.—Oath of alleg-ianoe. An oath by which a person promises and binds himself to bear true allegiance to a particular sover-eign or government, e. a., the United States; administered generally to high public officers and to soldiers and sailors, also to aliens apply¬ing for naturalization, and, occasionally, to citizens generally as a prerequisite to their su¬ing in the courts or prosecuting claims before government bureaus. See Rev. St U. S. If 1756, 2165, 3478 Less...

Lat On account of; for. Several Latin phrases and maxims, commencing with this word, are more commonly introduced by V (q. v.)

Lat On account of; for. Several Latin phrases and maxims, commencing with this word, are more commonly introduced by V (q. v.) Less...

For some cause arising out of a maritime matter. 1 Pet. Adm. 92. Said to be Selden's translation of the Trench, definition of admiralty jurisdiction, "pour le fait de la mer.n Id.

For some cause arising out of a maritime matter. 1 Pet. Adm. 92. Said to be Selden's translation of the Trench, definition of admiralty jurisdiction, "pour le fait de la mer.n Id. Less...

On account of contiguity to the offense, I. 6., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. Pbr example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband, or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liable More...

On account of contiguity to the offense, I. 6., being contaminated by conjunction with something illegal. Pbr example, the cargo of a vessel, though not contraband, or unlawful, may be condemned in admiralty, along with the vessel, when the vessel has been engaged in some service which renders her liable to seizure and confiscation. The cargo is then said to be condemned ob con-tincntiam delicti, because found In company with an unlawful service. See 1 Kent,' Comm. 152. Less...

On account, of connection; by reason of similarity. In Scotch law, this phrase expresses a ground for the consolidation of actions..

On account, of connection; by reason of similarity. In Scotch law, this phrase expresses a ground for the consolidation of actions.. Less...