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(Charge' des Affaires) (Charge' D'Affaires) international law. These phrases, the first of which is used in the acts of congress, are synonymous. 2. The officer who bear; this title is a diplomatic representative or minister of an inferior grade, to whose care are confided the affairs of his nation. He has not the title of minister, and is generally introduced and admitted … [Read more...] about CHARGE DES AFFAIRES

A trust created whose purpose is to distribute money to benefit a charitable purpose such as to help those in need afford an education, for scientific research, etc. Any trust which consists of a substantial gift to a charity which usually results in the grantor (the person creating the trust) being able to appreciate some income and estate tax savings. … [Read more...] about CHARITABLE TRUST

The title of a diplomatic representative of inferior rank. He has not the title or dignity of a minister, though he may be charged with the functions and offices of the latter, either as a temporary substitute for a minister or at a court to which his government does not accredit a minister. In re Baiz, 135 U. S. 403, 10 Sup. Ct 854, 34 L. Ed. 222; Hollander v. Baiz (D. C.) 41 … [Read more...] about CHARGE DES AFFAIRES, OR CHARGE D'AFFAIRES

Subjectively, the sentiment or motive of benevolence and philanthropy; the disposition to relieve the distressed. Objectively, alms-giving; acts of benevolence; relief, assistance, or services accorded to the needy without return. Also gifts for the promotion of philanthropic and humanitarian purposes. Jackson v. Phillips, 14 Allen (Mass.) 556; Vidal v. Girard, 2 How. 127, 11 … [Read more...] about CHARITY

In Scotch law. A writ commanding a person to enter heir to his predecessor within forty days, otherwise an action to be raised against him as if he had entered. … [Read more...] about CHARGE TO ENTER HEIR