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A corporation that consists of several other corporations that are merged into one. … [Read more...] about CONGLOMERATE

An assembly or society of persons who together constitute the principal supporters of a particular parish, or habitually meet at the same church for religious exercises. Robertson v. Bullions, 9 Barb. (N. Y.) 67; Runkel v. Winemiller, 4 Har. & McH. (Md.) 452, 1 Am. Dec. 411; In re Walker, 200 111. 506, 66 N. E. 144. In the ecclesiastical law, this term is used to designate … [Read more...] about CONGREGATION

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

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

crim. law, practice. The act by which a witness is brought in the presence of the accused, so that the latter may object to him, if he can, and the former may know and identify the accused, and maintain the truth in his presence. No man can be a witness unless confronted with the accused, except by consent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In criminal law. the act … [Read more...] about CONFRONTATION