Latin: In the civil law. Wood; a wood. … [Read more...] about SILVA
SILENCE
The state of a person who does not speak, or of one who refrains from speaking. 2. Pure and simple silence cannot be considered as a consent to a contract, except in cases when the silent person is bound in good faith to explain himself, in which case, silence gives consent. But no assent will be inferred from a man's silence, unless, 1st. He knows his rights and knows what he … [Read more...] about SILENCE
SILK GOWN
Used especially of the gowns worn in England by king's counsel; hence, "to take silk" means to attain the rank of king's counsel. Mozley & Whitley. … [Read more...] about SILK GOWN
SILENT
Without speaking. That which may be known and understood but without any spoken word being uttered. … [Read more...] about SILENT
SIGNUM
Lat. In the Roman and civil law. A sign; a mark; a seal. The seal of an Instrument. Calvin. A species of proof. By "signa" were meant those species of indicia which come more immediately under the cognizance of the senses; such as stains of blood on the person of the accused Best, Pres. 13, note /. In Saxon law. The sign of a cross prefixed as a sign of assent and approbation … [Read more...] about SIGNUM