Over-swearing. A term anciently used when a criminal endeavored to excuse himself by his own oath or the oath of one or two witnesses, and the crime objected against him was so plain and notorious that he was convicted on the oaths of many more witnesses. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SUPER-JURARE
SUPERMAJORITY
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
SUPERVISOR
A surveyor or overseer; a highway officer. Also, in some state the chief officer of a town; one of a board of county officers. Supervisors of election. Persons appointed and commissioned by the judge of the Circuit Court of the United States in cities or towns of over 20,000 inhabitants, upon the written application of two citizens, or in any county or parish of any … [Read more...] about SUPERVISOR
SUPERSEDEAS
Latin: In practice. A writ ordering the suspension or superseding of another writ previously Issued. It directs the ofllcer to whom it is issued to refrain from executing or acting under another writ which is in his hands or may come to him. By a conventional extension of the term it has come to be used as a designation of the effect of any proceeding or act in a cause which, … [Read more...] about SUPERSEDEAS
SUPPLEMENT
An addition, that which is annexed and completes or enhances the primary item or document. … [Read more...] about SUPPLEMENT