One whose property has been seized and sold under a confiscation act, 0. p., for unpaid taxes. See Brent v. New Orleans, 41 La. Ann. 1098, 6 South. 793. … [Read more...] about CONFISCATEE
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CONFRERES
Brethren in a religious house; fellows of one and the same society. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CONFRERES
CONFISCATION
The act of confiscating; or of condemning and adjudging to the public treasury. Confiscation acts. Certain acts of congress, enacted during the progress of the civil war (1861 and 1862) in the exercise of the war powers of the government and meant to strengthen its hands and aid in suppressing the rebellion, which authorized the seizure, condemnation, and forfeiture of … [Read more...] about CONFISCATION
CONFISK
An old form of confiscate. … [Read more...] about CONFISK
CONFITENS REUS
An accused person who admits his guilt. … [Read more...] about CONFITENS REUS