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In practice. "Account," sometimes called "account render," was a form of action at common law against a person who by reason of some fiduciary relation (as guardian, bailiff, receiver, etc.) was bound to render an account to another, but refused to do so. Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 116; Co. Litt. 172; Griffith v. Willing, 3 Bin. (Pa.) 317; Travers v. Dyer, 24 Fed. Oas. 142; Stevens v. … [Read more...] about ACCOUNT, or ACCOUNT RENDER

To unite; to marry. Ne unques accouple, never married … [Read more...] about ACCOUPLE

This refers to a person who helps another person commit a crime (the principal.) As opposed to an accessory who is not usually physically present at the scene of the crime at the time it is committed, an accomplice is usually present and may play an active role in the commission of the crime. Despite not being the primary actor in the criminal act, an accomplice may be found … [Read more...] about ACCOMPLICE

The state of being responsible for something, for example, being held accountable or responsible for one's own actions. … [Read more...] about ACCOUNTABILITY

In international law. (1) To receive as an envoy In his public character, and give him credit and rank accordingly. Burke. (2) To send with credentials as ,an envoy. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition international law. The act by which a diplomatic agent is acknowledged by the government near which he is sent. This at once makes his public character known, and … [Read more...] about ACCREDIT