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SIGULLUM

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Latin: In old English law. A seal; originally and properly a seal impressed upon wax. Sigillum est oera impressa, quia oera sine impressione non est sigillnm. A seal is a piece of wax impressed, because wax without an impression is not a seaL 3 Inst. 169. … [Read more...] about SIGULLUM

SIGNIFICAVIT

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eccl. law. When this word is used alone, it means the bishop's certificate to the court of chancery, in order to obtain the writ of excommunication; but where the words writ of significavit are used, the meaning is the same as writ de excommunicato capiendo. … [Read more...] about SIGNIFICAVIT

SIGNUM

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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

SILENT PARTNER

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An investor in a business who receives a share of profits but takes no part in the management of the business and may be unknown other than internally as an interested owner of the business. A silent partner may be liable for business debts up to a certain amount as a limited partner. … [Read more...] about SILENT PARTNER