Persons appointed to levy the land-tax in Scotland, and to cause a valuation roll to be annually made up, and to perform other duties in their respective counties. Bell. … [Read more...] about SUPPLY, COMMISSIONERS OF
SUPPLIES
In English law. The "suppiles" in parliamentary proceedings signify the sums of money which are annually voted by the house of commons for the maintenance of the crown and the various public services. Jacob; Brown. … [Read more...] about SUPPLIES
SUPREMACY
The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of power; paramount authority; sovereignty; sovereign power. Act of supremacy. The English statute 1 Ells, c 1, whereby the supremacy and autonomy: of the crown in spiritual or ecclesiastical matters was declared and established. Oath of supremacy. An oath to uphold the supreme power of the kingdom of England in the person … [Read more...] about SUPREMACY
SUPREME POWER
The highest authority in a state, all other powers in it being inferior thereto. … [Read more...] about SUPREME POWER
SUPPLIANT
The actor in, or party preferring, a petition of right … [Read more...] about SUPPLIANT