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A formal and official reprimand, an official action recognizing disapproval of one's actions. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In ecclesiastical law. A spiritual punishment, consisting in withdrawing from a baptized person (whether belonging to the clergy or the laity) a privilege which the church gives him, or in wholly expelling him from the Christian communion. … [Read more...] about CENSURE

L. Latin: In old English law. The executor of a last will and testament Cowell. … [Read more...] about CECONOMICUS

In Saxon law. An expiatory mulct or fine paid to the relations of a murdered person by the murderer or his relations. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CENEGILD

The official counting or enumeration of the people of a state or nation, with statistics of wealth, commerce, education, etc. Huntington v. Cast, 149 Ind. 255, 48 N. E. 1025; Republic v. Paris, 10 Hawaii, 581. In Roman law. A numbering or enrollment of the people, with a valuation of their fortunes. In old European law. A tax, or tribute; a tolL Montesq. Esprit des Lois, liv. … [Read more...] about CENSUS

Latin: In the civil law. A manager or administrator.; Calvin. … [Read more...] about CECONOMUS