In criminal law. A combination or confederacy between two or more persons formed for the purpose of committing, by their joint efforts, some unlawful or criminal act, or some act which is Innocent in itself, but becomes unlawful when done by the concerted action of the conspirators, or for the purpose of using criminal or unlawful means to the commission of an act not In itself … [Read more...] about CONSPIRACY
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CONSTITUTIO
In the civil law. An imperial ordinance or constitution, distinguished from Lew, Benatus-Consultum, and other kinds of law and having its effect from the sole will of the emperor. An establishment or settlement. Used of controversies settled by the parties without a trial. Calvin. A sum paid according to agreement Du Cange. In old English law. An ordinance or statute. A … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTIO
CONSPIRATIONE
An ancient writ that lay against conspirators. Reg. Orig. 134; Fitzh. Nat Brev. 114. … [Read more...] about CONSPIRATIONE
CONSTITUTIO DOTIS
Establishment of dower. … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTIO DOTIS
CONSPIRATORS
Persons guilty of a conspiracy. Those who bind themselves by oath, covenant or other alliance that each of them shall aid the other falsely and maliciously to indict persons; or falsely to move and maintain pleas, etc. 33 Edw. I. St 2. Besides these, there are conspirators in treasonable purposes; as for plotting against the government Wharton. … [Read more...] about CONSPIRATORS