The rails or lattice work or balusters inclosing the bar of a court of justice or the communion table. Also the lines drawn on the face of a will or other writing, with the intention of revoking or annulling it. See Cancel. … [Read more...] about CANCELLI
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CANUM
In feudal law. A species of duty or tribute payable from tenant to lord, usually consisting of produce of the land. … [Read more...] about CANUM
CAPEX
Capital Expenditure … [Read more...] about CAPEX
CANDIDATE
A person who offers himself, or is presented by others, to be elected to an office. Derived from the Latin candi dus, (white,) because in Rome it was the custom for those who sought office to clothe themselves in white garments. One who seeks or aspires to some office or privilege, or who offers himself for the same. A man is a candidate for an office when he is seeking such … [Read more...] about CANDIDATE
CANVASS
The act of examining and counting the returns of votes cast at a public election. Bowler v. Eisenhood, 1 S. Dak. 577, 48 N. W. 136, 12 L. R. A. 705; Clark v. Tracy, 95 Iowa, 410, 64 N. W. 290; Hudson v. Solomon, 19 Kan. 180; People v. Sausa lito, 106 Cal. 500, 39 Pac. 937; In re Stewart, 24 App. Div. 201, 48 N. Y. Supp. 957. … [Read more...] about CANVASS