Lat. In the civil law. The collected decisions of the emperors in 'their councils'. … [Read more...] about SEMESTRIA
SELL SHORT
Usually a financial term (as opposed to the real estate term short sale) where a stock or commodity is borrowed from another party and sold based upon the belief that the stock will go down quickly. The borrower will repurchase the stock with the proceeds at a stated later time, return it to the lender and thus realize a net gain (or potentially a loss) on the transaction. … [Read more...] about SELL SHORT
SEMPER PRO MATRIOMONIO PRAESUMITUR
Latin, meaning It is always presumed in favor of marriage. … [Read more...] about SEMPER PRO MATRIOMONIO PRAESUMITUR
SEMITA
In old English law. A path. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 52, … [Read more...] about SEMITA
SEMPER PRAESUMITUR PRO LEGITIMATIONE PUERORUM
Latin, meaning Everything is presumed in favor of the legitimacy of children. … [Read more...] about SEMPER PRAESUMITUR PRO LEGITIMATIONE PUERORUM