The formality established by law to render a contract, agreement, or other act valid. 2. A marriage, for example, would not be valid if made in jest, and without solemnity. 3. A rite or ceremony; the formality established by law to render a contract, agreement or other act valid. … [Read more...] about SOLEMNITY
SOLUTION
civil law. Payment. 2. By this term, is understood, every species of discharge or liberation, which is called satisfaction, and with which the creditor is satisfied. This term has rather a reference to the substance of the obligation, than to the numeration or counting of the money. … [Read more...] about SOLUTION
SOLICITOR AND CLIENT COSTS
A highly punitive award which requires one party to pay all the legal costs associated with a litigation. … [Read more...] about SOLICITOR AND CLIENT COSTS
SOLICITOR GENERAL
The attorney who ranks below the United States attorney General and who represents the government in federal courts. … [Read more...] about SOLICITOR GENERAL
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
The placement of a prisoner in a holding cell alone and away from all other prisoners, frequently as a method of discipline but potentially to prevent harm or injury to the prisoner. When a form of punishment, confinement may be harsh and the cell may be almost completely devoid of light and sound. … [Read more...] about SOLITARY CONFINEMENT