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CORPOREAL

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A term descriptive of such things as have an objective, material existence; perceptible by the senses of sight and touch; possessing a real body. Opposed to Incorporeal and spiritual. Civ. Code La. 1900, art 460; Sullivan v. Richardson, 33 Fla. 1, 14 South. 692. There is a distinction between "corporeal" and "corporal." The former term means "possessing a body," that is, … [Read more...]

CORRECTOR OF THE STAPLE

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In old English law. A clerk belonging to the staple, to write and record the bargains of merchants there made. … [Read more...]

CORPOREAL PROPERTY

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civil law. That which consists of such subjects as are palpable. In the common law, the term to signify the same thing is properly in possession. It differs from incorporeal property, which consists of choses in action and easements, as a right of way, and the like. … [Read more...]

CORREGIDOR

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In Spanish law. A magistrate who took cognizance of various misdemeanors, and of civil matters. 2 White, New Recop. 53. … [Read more...]

CORPS DIPLOMATIQUE

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In international law. Ambassadors and diplomatic persons at any court or capital. … [Read more...]

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