The name given to an instrument of writing by which the parties enter into a partnership, upon the conditions therein mentioned. This instrument generally contains certain provisions which it is the object here to point out. 2. But before proceeding more particularly to the consideration of the Subject, it will be proper to observe that sometimes preliminary agreements to enter … [Read more...]

The power of doing. something not taught by nature or instinct. Johnson. Eunomus defines art to be a collection of certain rules for doing anything in a set form. The Dictionaire des Sciences Medicales, h. v., defines it in nearly the same terms. 2. The arts are divided into mechanical and liberal arts. The mechanical arts are those which require more bodily than mental labor; … [Read more...]

Eng. practice. An instrument which is presented to a court of competent jurisdiction, in which the exhibitant shows the grievances under which be labors, and prays the protection of the court. It is made on oath. 2. The truth of the articles cannot be contradicted, either by affidavit or otherwise; but the defendant may either except to their sufficiency, or tender affidavits … [Read more...]

In the civil law. Earnest; money given to bind a bargain. Calvin. … [Read more...]

Scotch law. Where one is accessory to a crime committed by another; a person may be guilty, art and part, either by giving advice or counsel to commit the crime; or, 2, by giving warrant or mandate to commit it; or, 3, by actually assisting the criminal in the execution. 2. In the more atrocious crimes, it seems agreed, that the adviser is equally punishable with the criminal … [Read more...]