Citations to statutes, precedents, judicial decisions, and textbooks of the law, made on the argument of questions of law or the trial of causes before a court, in support of the legal positions contended for. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition practice. By this word is understood the citations which are made of laws, acts of the legislature, and decided cases, and … [Read more...]

In medical jurisprudence. A term used to designate the sensation of a cold vapor frequently experienced by epileptics before, the loss of consciousness occurs in an epileptic fit. Aurentz v. Anderson, 3 Pdttsb. R. (Pa.) 311. … [Read more...]

In contracts. The lawful delegation of power by one person to another. In the English law relating to public administration, an authority is a body having jurisdiction in certain matters of a public nature. In governmental law. Legal power; a right to command or to act; the right and power of public officers to require obedience to their orders lawfully issued in the scope of … [Read more...]

A Saxon punishment by cutting off the ears, inflicted on those who robbed churches, or were guilty of any other theft. … [Read more...]

1. Has been given authority, power or permission. Empowered. 2. Permission given to proceed after a confirmation procedure has taken place. … [Read more...]