Having a mutual or reciprocal relation, in such sense that the existence of one necessarily implies the existence of the other. Father and son are correlative terms. Right and duty are correlative terms. … [Read more...] about CORRELATIVE
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CORPUS
Latin: translation is body of law or a collection of laws. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Body; the body; an aggregate or mass, (of men, laws, or articles;) physical substance, as distinguished from Intellectual conception; the principal sum or capital, as distinguished from interest or income, A substantial or positive fact, as distinguished from what is … [Read more...] about CORPUS
CORRESPONDENCE
Interchange of written communications. The letters written by a person and the answers written by the one to whom they are addressed. … [Read more...] about CORRESPONDENCE
CORPUS CHRISTI DAY
In English law. A feast instituted in 1264, in honor of the sacrament 32 Hen. VIII. c. 2L Corpus humanum non recipit sestimationem. The human body does not admit of valuation. Hob. 90. … [Read more...] about CORPUS CHRISTI DAY
CORROBORATE
A confirmation that reinforces an allegation, usually refers to evidence that makes it more likely that testimony given is truthful and based in fact. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To strengthen; to add weight or credibility to a thing by additional and confirming facts or evidence. The expression "corroborating circumstances'' clearly does not mean facts which, … [Read more...] about CORROBORATE
