A person who is wholly subject to the will of another; one who has no freedom of action, but whose person and services are wholly under the control of another. Webster. One who is under the power of a master, and who belongs to him; so that the master may sell and dispose of his person, of his industry, and of his labor, without his being able to do anything, have anything, or … [Read more...] about SLAVE
SLADE
In old records. A long, flat, and narrow piece or strip of ground Paroch. Antiq. 465. … [Read more...] about SLADE
SIX ARTICLES, LAWS OF
A celebrated act entitled "An act for abolishing diversity of opinion," (31 Hen. VIII. c. 14,) enforcing conformity to six of the strongest points in the Roman Catholic religion, under the severest penalties; repealed by St 1 Eliz. c. 1. 4 Reeve, Eng. Law, 378. … [Read more...] about SIX ARTICLES, LAWS OF
SKIP PERSON
For tax purposes, to skip a generation in order to pass on property to further generations and minimize any tax liability, e.g. from grandparent to grandson. … [Read more...] about SKIP PERSON
SKIPPING BAIL
The failure to honor one's pledge to appear in court at a future designated time after bail was paid to secure the defendant's release. The bail money paid is forfeited. … [Read more...] about SKIPPING BAIL