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In Roman law. A decision or decree of the Roman senate, having the force of law, made without the concurrence of the people. These enactments began to take the place of laws enacted by popular vote, when the commons had grown so great in number that they could no longer be assembled for legislative purposes. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about SENATUS OONSULTUM

civ. law. A decree or decision of the Roman senate, which had the force of law. 2. When the Roman people had so increased that there was no place where they could meet, it was found necessary to consult the senate instead of the people, both on public affairs and those which related to individuals. The opinion which was rendered on such an occasion was called senatus consultum. … [Read more...] about SENATUS CONSULTUM

government. The less numerous branch of the legislature. 2. The constitution of the United States, article 1, s. 3, cl. 1, directs that the senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six years; and each senator shall have one vote. The vice president of the United States, to use the language of the … [Read more...] about SENATE

(A) Punishment in a criminal case. A sentence can range from a fine and community service to life imprisonment or death. For most crimes, the sentence is chosen by the trial judge; the jury chooses the sentence only in a capital case, when it must choose between life in prison without parole and death. (B) A judgment, or judicial declaration made by a judge in a cause. The term … [Read more...] about SENTENCE