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Definition of Subtraction The neglect or refusal to perform a duty or service, e.g., pay a tithe Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Subtraction in the Dictionaries, Subtraction in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the […]

Definition of Super Visum Corporis Upon view of the body. See Coroner Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Super Visum Corporis in the Dictionaries, Super Visum Corporis in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]

Definition of Succession Where property passes on the death of a corporation sole to his successor; for as the heir doth inherit to the ancestor, so the successor doth succeed to the predecessor (Co. Litt. SB) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription […]

Definition of Supercargo A person employed by charterers of ships to go on the ship for the purpose of looking after cargo shipped by them and of selling it abroad. He also looks after such cargoes as may be shipped for the return voyage Browse You might be interested in these references […]

Definition of Succession Duty A duty which was first imposed by the Succession Duty Act, 1853, on gratuitous acquisition, on death, of property in respect of which no legacy (q.v.) duty is payable, unless specially exempted. See the Finance Act, 1894 and 19091910 Browse You might be interested […]

Definition of Supersedeas A writ which stays or puts an end to a proceeding. Thus, if a certiorari (q.v.) has been wrongly issued, and has been returned, the Court will grant a supersedeas Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Supersedeas in the […]

Definition of Sue To bring an action, suit or other civil proceeding against a person Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Sue in the Dictionaries, Sue in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, […]

Definition of Superstitious Uses A trust which has for its object the propagation of the rites of a religion not tolerated by the law, and which is therefore void Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Superstitious Uses in the Dictionaries, […]

Definition of Sufferance Wharf A place appointed by order under the hands of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise for the lading and unlading of goods liable to Customs duties. See section 14, Customs Consolidation Act, 1876 Browse You might be interested in these references tools: […]

Definition of Supplied Vit When a justice of the peace refused to compel a person to give security to keep the peace, the person exhibiting the articles of the peace might apply to the High Court for a supplicavit, which is a mandatory writ compelling the justice to require security. […]