Slang term for police officer. … [Read more...] about COP
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COOL BLOOD
A phrase sometimes used to signify tranquility, or calmness; that is, the condition of one who has the calm and undisturbed use of his reason. In cases of homicide, it frequently becomes necessary to. ascertain whether the act of the person killing was done in cool blood or not, in order to ascertain the degree of his guilt. In the law of homicide. Calmness or tranquillity; the … [Read more...] about COOL BLOOD
COP A PLEA
Slang term for when a criminal suspect admits to a crime in return for a lighter sentence, a plea bargain. … [Read more...] about COP A PLEA
COOLING OFF PERIOD
A period after a certain type of high pressure sale, telemarking sale or transaction where a purchaser may cancel the transaction. … [Read more...] about COOLING OFF PERIOD
COOLING TIME
Time to recover "cool blood" after severe excitement or provocation; time for the mind to become so calm and sedate as that it is supposed to contemplate, comprehend, and coolly act with reference to the consequences likely to ensue. Eanes v. State, 10 Tex. App. 447; May v. People, 8 Colo. 210, 6 Pac. 816; Keiser v. Smith, 71 Ala. 481, 46 Am. Rep. 342; Jones v. State, 33 Tex. … [Read more...] about COOLING TIME