The incompatibility, contrariety, and evident opposition of two ideas, which are the subject of one and the same proposition. 2. In general, when a party accused of a crime contradicts himself, it is presumed he does so because he is guilty for truth does not contradict itself, and is always consistent, whereas falsehood is in general inconsistent and the truth of some known … [Read more...]

A right or equity, in another person, which is inconsistent with and opposed to the equity sought to be enforced or recognised. … [Read more...]

A phrase of which the parts are expressly inconsistent, as, c. p., "an innocent murder;" "a fee simple for life." … [Read more...]

In French law. An act which violates the law, a treaty, or an agreement which the party has made. That infraction of the law punished by a fine which does not exceed fifteen francs and by an imprisonment not exceeding three days. Pen. Code, 1. In Scotch law. The act of breaking through any restraint Imposed by deed, by covenant, or by a court. … [Read more...]

In Spanish law. A counter-writing; counter-letter. A document executed at the same time with an act of sale or other instrument, and operating by way of defeasance or otherwise modifying the apparent effect and purport of the original Instrument … [Read more...]