Legal Term Dictionary

This adjective, applied to a vessel, signifies that she is properly constructed, prepared, manned, equipped, and provided, for the voyage intended. See SEA WORTHINESS.

This adjective, applied to a vessel, signifies that she is properly constructed, prepared, manned, equipped, and provided, for the voyage intended. See SEA WORTHINESS. Less...

A want of remedy by distress. Litt. | 218. See RENT. Want of present fruit or profit, as in the case of the reversion without rent or other service, except fealty. Co. Litt. 151b, n. 5.

A want of remedy by distress. Litt. | 218. See RENT. Want of present fruit or profit, as in the case of the reversion without rent or other service, except fealty. Co. Litt. 151b, n. 5. Less...

This term, as used in law, may denote either sequence in point of time or inferiority or postponement in respect to rank, lien, order, or privilege. As to second "Cousin," "Deliverance," "Distress," "Uen," "Mortgage," and "Surcharge," see those titles. As to "Secondhand Evidence," see EVIDENCE. AS to "Second of Exchange," More...

This term, as used in law, may denote either sequence in point of time or inferiority or postponement in respect to rank, lien, order, or privilege. As to second "Cousin," "Deliverance," "Distress," "Uen," "Mortgage," and "Surcharge," see those titles. As to "Secondhand Evidence," see EVIDENCE. AS to "Second of Exchange," see PIEST. Less...

n. In English practice An officer of the courts of king's bench and common pleas; so called because he was second or next to the chief officer. In the king's bench he was called "Master of the King's Bench Office," and was a deputy of the prothonotary or chief clerk. More...

n. In English practice An officer of the courts of king's bench and common pleas; so called because he was second or next to the chief officer. In the king's bench he was called "Master of the King's Bench Office," and was a deputy of the prothonotary or chief clerk. 1 Archb. Pr. K. B. 11, 12. By St 7 Wm. IV. and 1 Vict. c. 30, the office of secondary was abolished. An officer who is next to the chief officer. Also an officer of the corporation of London, before whom Inquiries to assess damages are held, as before sheriffs in counties. Wharton. Less...

adj. Of a subsequent subordinate, or inferior kind or class; generally opposed to "primary." As to secondary "Conveyances," "Easement" "Evidence," "Franchise," and "Use," see those titles.

adj. Of a subsequent subordinate, or inferior kind or class; generally opposed to "primary." As to secondary "Conveyances," "Easement" "Evidence," "Franchise," and "Use," see those titles. Less...

In criminal law. Those persons who assist, direct, and support others engaged in fighting a duel.

In criminal law. Those persons who assist, direct, and support others engaged in fighting a duel. Less...

Concealed; hidden; not made public; particularly, in law, kept from the knowledge or notice of persons liable to be affected by the act, transaction, deed, or other thing spoken of. As to secret "Committee," "Equity," "Lien," "Partnership," and "Trust," see those titles.

Concealed; hidden; not made public; particularly, in law, kept from the knowledge or notice of persons liable to be affected by the act, transaction, deed, or other thing spoken of. As to secret "Committee," "Equity," "Lien," "Partnership," and "Trust," see those titles. Less...

To conceal or hide away. Particularly, to put property out of the reach of creditors, either -by corporally hiding it, or putting the title in another's name, or otherwise hindering creditors from levying on it or attaching it Pearre v. Hawkins, 62 Tex. 437; Guile v. McNanny, 14 Minn. 522 More...

To conceal or hide away. Particularly, to put property out of the reach of creditors, either -by corporally hiding it, or putting the title in another's name, or otherwise hindering creditors from levying on it or attaching it Pearre v. Hawkins, 62 Tex. 437; Guile v. McNanny, 14 Minn. 522 (Gil. 391) 100 Am. Dec. 244 ; Sturz v. Fischer, 15 Misc. Rep. 410, 36 N. Y. Supp. 894. Less...

"A religious sect is a body or number of persons united in tenets, but constituting a distinct organization or party, by holding sentiments or doctrines different from those of other sects or people." State v. Hallock, 16 Nev. 385.

"A religious sect is a body or number of persons united in tenets, but constituting a distinct organization or party, by holding sentiments or doctrines different from those of other sects or people." State v. Hallock, 16 Nev. 385. Less...

The secretary of a corporation or association is an officer charged with the direction and management of that part of the business of the company which Is concerned with keeping the records, the official correspondence, with giving and receiving notices, countersigning documents, etc. The name "secretary" is also given to More...

The secretary of a corporation or association is an officer charged with the direction and management of that part of the business of the company which Is concerned with keeping the records, the official correspondence, with giving and receiving notices, countersigning documents, etc. The name "secretary" is also given to several of the heads of executive departments* in the government of the United States; as the "Secretary of War," "Secretary of the Interior," etc. It is also the style of some of the members of the English cabinet; as the "Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs." There are also secretaries of embassies and legations. -Secretary of decrees and injunctions. An officer of the English court of chancery. The office was abolished by St. 15 A 16 Vict c. 87, ? 23.-Secretary of embassy. A diplomatic officer appointed as secretary or assistant to an ambassador or minister plenipotentiary.-Secretary of legation. An officer employed to attend a foreign mission and to perform certain duties as clerk.-Secretary of state. In American law. This is the title of the chief of the executive bureau of the United States called the "Department of State." |Ie is a member of the cabinet, and is charged with the general administration of the international and diplomatic affairs of the government. In many of the state governments there is an executive officer bearing the same title and exercising important functions. In English law. The secretaries of state are cabinet ministers attending the sovereign for the receipt and dispatch of letters, grants, petitions, and many of the most important affairs of the king- dom, both foreign and domestic. There are five principal secretaries,-one for the home department, another for foreign affairs, a third for the colonies, a fourth for war, and a fifth for India. Wharton. Less...