In Spanish law. A bill of lading. In the Mediterranean ports it is called "poliza de carqamiento." … [Read more...] about CONOCIMIENTO
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CONJUNCTIO
In the civil law. Conjunction ; connection of words in a sentence. See Dig. 50, 16, 29, 142. Conjunotlo mariti et feminta est de jnre naturae. The union of husband and wife is of the law of nature. … [Read more...] about CONJUNCTIO
CONPOSSESSIO
In modern civil law. A Joint possession. Mackeld. Rom. Law, 245. … [Read more...] about CONPOSSESSIO
CONGRESS
This word has several significations. 1. An assembly of the deputies convened from different governments, to treat of peace or of other political affairs, is called a congress. 2. 2. Congress is the name of the legislative body of the United States, composed of the senate and house of representatives. Const. U. S. art. 1,s. 1. 3. Congress is composed of two independent houses. … [Read more...] about CONGRESS
CONGRESSUS
The extreme practical test of the truth of a charge of impotence brought against a husband by a wife. It is now disused. Causes Celebres, 6, 183. … [Read more...] about CONGRESSUS