TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
1. To make a formal request or petition, usually in writing, to a court officer, board, or company, for the granting of some favor, or of some rule or order, which is within his or their power or discretion. For example, to apply for an- injunction, for a pardon, for a policy of insurance. 2. To use or employ for a particular purpose; to appropriate and devote to a particular … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Latin: An appeal. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
To select someone for a purpose, for a job or to carry out an activity. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
An old law term having the same meaning as "appellant," (q. v.) In the civil law, the term was applied to the judge ad quern, or to whom an appeal was taken. Calvin. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A person who is appointed or selected for a particular purpose; as the appointee under a power is the person who is to receive the benefit of the power. … [Read more...]