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
SILENT PARTNER
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
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
SILVA
Latin: In the civil law. Wood; a wood. … [Read more...] about SILVA
SILENTIARIUS
In English law. One of the privy council; also an usher, who sees good rule and silence kept in court Wharton. … [Read more...] about SILENTIARIUS