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
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
SUTHDURE
The south door of a church, where canonical purgation was performed, and plaints, etc., were heard and determined. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUTHDURE
SUSPENSIVE CONDITION
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SURVIVOR
One who survives another; one who outlives another; one of two or more persons who lives after the death of the other or others. The longest liver of two or more persons. 2. In crises of partnership, the surviving partner is entitled to have all the effects of the partnership, and, is bound to pay all the debts owing by the firm. He is, however, bound to account for the surplus … [Read more...] about SURVIVOR