This phrase is used in the English courts of equity, to signify that when a term has been created for a particular purpose, which is satisfied, and the instrument by which it is created does not provide for a cesser of the term, on the happening of the event, the benefit in it becomes subject to the rules of equity, and must be moulded and disposed of according to the equitable … [Read more...] about TERM ATTENDANT ON THE INHERITANCE
TERM OF ART
See words of art; a term or words which are generally used or recognized to mean something specific, for example, a precise technical term such as circle of fifths in music. … [Read more...] about TERM OF ART
TENOR
pleading. This word, applied to an instrument in pleading, signifies an exact copy; it differs from purport. In chancery practice, by tenor is understood a certified copy of records of other courts removed into chancery by certiorari. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A term used in pleading to denote that an exact copy is set out 1 Chit Crim. Law, 235. By the tenor … [Read more...] about TENOR
TENTHS
In English law. A temporary aid issuing out of personal property, and. granted to the king by parliament; formerly the real tenth part of all the movables belonging to the subject. 1 Bl. Comm. 308. . In English ecelesiastieal law. The tenth part of the annual profit of every living in the kingdom, formerly paid to the pope, but by statute 26 Hen. VIII. c 3, transferred to the … [Read more...] about TENTHS
TENSERIAE
A sort of ancient tax or military contribution. Wharton. … [Read more...] about TENSERIAE