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In the civil law. A male infant who has attained the age of fourteen; a female infant who has attained the age of twelve. Dom. Liv. Prel. tit 2, … [Read more...] about ADULT

A court exercising jurisdiction over maritime causes, both civil and criminal, and marine affairs, commerce and navigation, controversies arising out of acts done upon or relating to the sea, and over questions of prize Also, the system of jurisprudence relating to and growing out of the jurisdiction and practice of the admiralty courts. In English law. The executive department … [Read more...] about ADMIRALTY

In ecclesiastical law, this is the lightest form of punishment, consisting in a reprimand and warning administered by the judge to the defendant. If the latter does not obey the admonition, he may be more severely punished, as by suspension, etc. … [Read more...] about ADMONITION

Sufficient compensation. When used in relation to eminent domain, it is the market value of the property at the time the property was taken. … [Read more...] about ADQEQUATE COMPENSATION

See Maritime Court … [Read more...] about ADMIRALTY COURT