In Saxon law. Larceny. Also late or barred. In the language of the courts of equity, a "stale" claim or demand is one which has not been pressed or asserted for so long a time that the owner or creditor is chargeable with laches, and that changes occurring meanwhile in the relative situation of the parties, or the intervention of new Interests or equities, would render the … [Read more...] about STALE
STAND
To abide; to submit to; as "to stand a trial." To remain as a thing is; to remain in force. Pleadings demurred to and held good are allowed to stand. Standing aside jurors. A practice by which, on the drawing of a jury for a criminal trial, the prosecuting officer puts aside a juror, provisionally, until the panel is exhausted, without disclosing his reasons, instead of being … [Read more...] about STAND
STANDARD OF WEIGHT, OR MEASURE
A weight or measure fixed and prescribed by law, to which all other weights and measures are required to correspond. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF WEIGHT, OR MEASURE
STANDARD OF PROOF
The burden of proof required to win a case. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF PROOF
STANDARD DEDUCTION
Tax; A taxpayer is granted the option to choose a fixed amount as a deduction instead of itemizing their deductions. The amount of the standard deduction is determined by several factors including how many dependents are claimed by the taxpayer, the taxpayer's filing status and age. … [Read more...] about STANDARD DEDUCTION