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This officer is appointed by the secretary of state; his duties are to attend to the business of the office under the superintendence of the secretary; and when the secretary shall be removed from office, by the president, or in any other case of vacancy, shall, during such vacancy, have the charge and custody of all records, books and papers appertaining to such department, … [Read more...] about CHIEF CLERK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

In Saxon. law. The right which a lord had of taking a fine of his bondwoman gotten with child without his license. Termes de la Ley; Cowell. … [Read more...] about CHILDWIT

The judge of the London bankruptcy court is so called. The term is equivalent to … [Read more...] about CHIEF JUDGE

To cool, to discourage or prevent. … [Read more...] about CHILL

officer. The president of a supreme court; as the chief justice of the United States, the chief justice of Pennsylvania, and the -like. Vide 15 Vin. Ab. 3. … [Read more...] about CHIEF JUSTICE