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SURREPTITIOUS
That which is done in a fraudulent stealthy manner. Stealthily or fraudulently done, taken away, or introduced. … [Read more...] about SURREPTITIOUS
SURSISE
L. Fr. In old English law. Neglect; omission; default; cessation. … [Read more...] about SURSISE
SURVEY
The act by which the quantity of a piece of land is ascertained; the paper containing a statement of the courses, distances, and quantity of land, is also called a survey. 2. A survey made by authority of law and duly returned into the land office, is a matter of record, and of equal dignity with the patent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The process by which a … [Read more...] about SURVEY
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