The south door of a church, where canonical purgation was performed, and plaints, etc., were heard and determined. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUTHDURE
SUTLER
A man whose employment is to sell provisions aud liquor to a camp. 2. By the articles of war, art. 29, no sutler is permitted to sell any kind of liquor or victuals, or to keep his house or shop open for the entertainment of soldiers, after nine at night, or before the beating of the reveillee, or upon Sundays during divine service or sermon, on penalty of being dismissed all … [Read more...] about SUTLER
SUUM CUIQUE TRIBUERE
Latin: To render to every one his own. One of the three fundamental maxims of the law laid down by Justinian. … [Read more...] about SUUM CUIQUE TRIBUERE
SUSPECT CLASS
A suspect classification under constitutional law where discrimination against its members is unlawful and subject to a discrimination lawsuit. Suspect classifications include race, color, creed and national origin amongst others, some of which may be quasi-suspect classifications. … [Read more...] about SUSPECT CLASS
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