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In ecclesiastical law. Such as are written by one bishop to another on behalf of any of the clergy, or others of his diocese traveling thither, that they may be received among the faithful, or that the clerk may be promoted, or necessaries administered to others, etc Wharton. … [Read more...] about COMMENDATORY LETTERS

In old practice. A clause sometimes added at the end of writs, admonishing the sheriff to be faithful in executing them. Bract fol. 398. … [Read more...] about COMMINATORIUM

In old English law. A manor or chief messuage with lands and tenements thereto appertaining, which belonged to the priory of St. John of Jerusalem, in England; he who had the government of such a manor or house was styled the "commander," who could not dispose of It, but to the use of the priory, only taking thence his own sustenance, according to his degree. The manors and … [Read more...] about COMMANDERY

In feudal law. One who intrusts himself to the protection of another. Spelman. A person who, by voluntary homage, put himself under the protection of a superior lord. Cowell. … [Read more...] about COMMENDATUS

Mixing funds from different parties together, for example, running two different business via one personal checking account. Commingling funds provides reason and justification to pierce the corporate veil should such an issue arise. … [Read more...] about COMMINGLING