(A) crim. law. An examination of a man's house, premises or person, for the purpose of discovering proof of his guilt in relation to some crime or misdemeanor of which be is accused. 2. The constitution of the United. States, amendments, art. 4, protects the people from unreasonable searches and seizures. 3. By the act of March 2, 1799, s. 68, 1 Story's L. U. S. 632, it is … [Read more...] about SEARCH
SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES
government. The seal used by the United States in congress assembled, shall be the seal of the United States, viz.: ARMS, pale-ways of thirteen pieces argent and gules; a chief azure; the escutcheon on the breast of the American eagle displayer proper, holding in his dexter talon, an olive branch, and in his sinister, a bundle of thirteen arrows, all proper, and in his beak a … [Read more...] about SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES
SEALED AND DELIVERED
Term used to describe when an event has been witnessed, signed and delivered to the other party; a done deal. … [Read more...] about SEALED AND DELIVERED
SEARCHER
Eng. law. An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to examine and search all ships outward bound, to ascertain whether they have any prohibited or uncustomed goods on board. … [Read more...] about SEARCHER
SEARCH-WARRANT
A search-warrant is an order in writing, Issued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable, or Other officer, commanding him to search a specified house, shop, or other premises, for personal property alleged to have been stolen, or for unlawful goods, and to bring the same, when found, before the magistrate, and usually also … [Read more...] about SEARCH-WARRANT