The division, partition, or distribution of a subject matter in proportionate parts. Co. Litt. 147; 1 Swanst 37, n.; 1 Story, Eq. Jur. 475a. Of contracts. The allowance, in case of a severable contract, partially performed, of a part of the entire consideration proportioned to the degree in which the contract was carried out. Of rent. The allotment of their shares in a rent to … [Read more...]

In practice. The seizure, taking, or arrest of a person on a criminal charge. The term "apprehension" is applied exclusively to criminal cases, and "arrest" to both criminal and civil cases. Cummings v. Clinton County, 181 Mo. 162, 79 S. W. 1127; Ralls County v. Stephens, 104 Mo. App. 115, 78 S. W. 291; Hogan v. Stoph let, 179 111. 150, 53 N. E. 604, 44 L. R. A. 809. In the … [Read more...]

Fr. To approve or prove; to vouch. Kelham. APPROVER, n. In real property law. Approvement; improvement. "There can be no approver in derogation of a right of common of turbary." 1 Taunt 435. In criminal law. An accomplice in crime who accuses others of the same offense, and is admitted as a witness at the discretion of the court to give evidence against his companions in guilt. … [Read more...]

In French law. That which a partner brings into the partnership other than cash; for instance, securities, realty or personalty, cattle, stock, or even his personal ability and knowledge. Argl. Fr. Merc. Law, 545. … [Read more...]

A fee or profit taken or received. Cowell. … [Read more...]