L. Fr. In French and feudal law. The immediate vassal of the king; a crown vassal. … [Read more...] about SUZEREIGN
SWIFT WITNESS
A term colloquially applied to a witness who is unduly zealous or partial for the side which calls him, and who betrays his bias by his extreme readiness to answer questions or volunteer information. … [Read more...] about SWIFT WITNESS
SWINDLE
To cheat, deceive, trick and defraud another person or party and obtain money or property to which that person is not entitled. … [Read more...] about SWINDLE
SWEEPSTAKES
A promotion where prizes are awarded based upon chance. When in reference to gambling, it is a contest where the winning better or betters receive all of the money that has been wagered. … [Read more...] about SWEEPSTAKES
SUUS JUDEX
Latin: In old, English law. A proper judge; a judge having cognizance Of a cause. literally, one's own judge. Bract fol. 40L … [Read more...] about SUUS JUDEX