One of the usual parts of the declaration in an action for slander. It is a general averment that the words complained of were spoken "of and concerning the plaintiff," or concerning the extrinsic matters alleged in the inducement, and Its office is to connect the whole publication with the previous statement Van Vechten v. Hopkins, 5 Johns. (N. Y.) 220, 4 Am. Dec. 839; … [Read more...] about COLLOQUIUM
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COLLECT
To gather together; to bring scattered things (assets, accounts, articles of property) into one mass or fund. To collect a debt or claim is to obtain payment or liquidation of it either by personal solicitation or legal proceedings. White v. Case, 13 Wend. (N. X.) 544; Ryan v. Tudor, 31 Kan. 366, 2 Pac. 797; Purdy v. Independence, 75 Iowa, 356, 39 N. W. 641; Mclnerny T. Reed, … [Read more...] about COLLECT
COLLEGIA
In the civil law. The guild of a trade. … [Read more...] about COLLEGIA
COLLUDE
To conspire for the purpose of committing an act of fraud. See collusion. … [Read more...] about COLLUDE
COLLECT ON DELIVERY (COD)
Mailing term. Payment for an item upon the delivery of the package. … [Read more...] about COLLECT ON DELIVERY (COD)