Showing to a magistrate that one has just cause to be afraid of another in consequence of his menaces, in order to have him bound over to keep the peace. … [Read more...] about SWEARING THE PEACE
SWEAR
To take an oath, judicially administered. Vide Affirmation; Oath. 2. To swear also signifies to use such profane language as may be forbidden by law, such as on mass media networks. … [Read more...] about SWEAR
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
SWEAT EQUITY
Owning property or a business as a result of considerable effort and work contributed. For example, where a party creating a new online business requires significant programming to make it successful but does not have sufficient funds, a programmer may found who will contribute significant programming efforts in exchange for partial ownership in the business. … [Read more...] about SWEAT EQUITY
SUUS HAERES
Latin: In the civil law. Those descendants who were under the power of the deceased at the time of his death, and who are most nearly related to him. Calvin. … [Read more...] about SUUS HAERES