war. The distance which a cannon will throw a ball. 2. The whole space of the sea, within cannon shot of the coast, is considered as making a part of the territory; and for that reason, a vessel taken under the cannon of a neutral fortress, is not a lawful prize. This part of the sea being considered as part of the adjacent territory, it follows that magistrates can cause the … [Read more...] about CANNON SHOT
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CAP OF MAINTENANCE
One of the the sovereigns of England, before -whom it is carried at the coronation and other great solemnities. Caps of maintenance are also carried before the mayors of several cities in England. Ene. Lond. … [Read more...] about CAP OF MAINTENANCE
CAPIAS AD SATISFACIENDUM
practice. A writ of execution issued upon a judgment in a personal action, for the recovery of money, directed to the sheriff or coroner, commanding him to take the defendant, and him safely keep, so that he may have his body in court on the return day, to satisfy, ad satisfaciendum, the plaintiff. This writ is tested on a general teste day, and returnable on a regular return … [Read more...] about CAPIAS AD SATISFACIENDUM
CANON
1. A law, rule, or ordinance in general, and of the church in particular. An ecclesiastical law or statute. Canon law. A body of ecclesiastical jurisprudence which, in countries where the Roman Catholic church is established, is composed of maxims and rules drawn from patristic sources, ordinances and decrees of general councils, and the decretals and bulls of the popes. In … [Read more...] about CANON
Cap. Def. J.
Capital Defense Journal … [Read more...] about Cap. Def. J.