In civil and old English law.. To confiscate; to claim for or bring into the fisc, or treasury. Bract, fol. 150. … [Read more...] about CONFISCARE
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CONFORMITY
In English ecclesiastical law. Adherence to the doctrines and usages of the Church of England. Conformity, bill of. See Box OF CONFORMITY. … [Read more...] about CONFORMITY
CONFISCATE
To take away from a person or party without payment or compensation. This usually refer to the confiscation of illegal goods which are seized by authorities, taken away from those possessing them without compensation. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To appropriate property to the use of the state. To adjudge property to be forfeited to the public treasury; to … [Read more...] about CONFISCATE
CONFRAIRIE
Fr. In old English law. A fraternity, brotherhood, or society. Cowell. … [Read more...] about CONFRAIRIE
CONFEDERATION
A league or compact for mutual support, particularly of princes, nations, or states. Such was the colonial government during the Revolution. Articles of Confederation. The name of the instrument embodying the compact made between the thirteen original states of the Union, before the adoption of the present constitution. … [Read more...] about CONFEDERATION