Latin for spark. The smallest, minute trace. A miniature particle, e.g. the presence of a "scintilla of evidence." Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Lat. A spark; a remaining particle; the least particle. Scintilla Juris. In real property law. A spark of right or interest. By this figurative expression was denoted the small particle of interest which, by a fiction … [Read more...] about SCINTILLA
SAVOUR
To partake the nature of ; to bear affinity to. … [Read more...] about SAVOUR
SAVOY
One of the old privileged places, or sanctuaries. 4 Steph. Comm. 227n. … [Read more...] about SAVOY
SAVINGS CLAUSE
A contractual provision that prevents some provision from being deemed completely inapplicable, e.g. in the event that the law does not permit X, then the clause shall read to the maximum extent permitted under the law. … [Read more...] about SAVINGS CLAUSE
SCHAR-PENNY, SCHARN-PENNY, OR SHORN-PENNY
A small duty or compensation. Cowell … [Read more...] about SCHAR-PENNY, SCHARN-PENNY, OR SHORN-PENNY