A vote where more than 50% is required, such as a 2/3 vote. Usually used as an anti-takeover measure by public companies. … [Read more...] about SUPERMAJORITY
SUPERIOR
One who has a right to command; one who holds a superior rank; as, a soldier is bound to obey his superior. 2. In estates, some are superior to others; an estate entitled to a servitude or easement over another estate, is called the superior or dominant, and the other the inferior or servient estate. 3. Of courts, some are supreme or superior, possessing in -general appellate … [Read more...] about SUPERIOR
SUPERNUMARY WITNESSES
Extra witnesses beyond the number needed. For example, a third witness where only two witnesses are required under law. … [Read more...] about SUPERNUMARY WITNESSES
SUPERIOR COURT
The main county trial court in many states, mostly in the west. See state court. … [Read more...] about SUPERIOR COURT
SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR
In English law. An officer who superintends the registers of births, deaths, and marriages. There is one in every poor-law union in England and Wales … [Read more...] about SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR