A Spanish measure of length varying (in different localities) from about five to seven feet. … [Read more...] about CANA
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CALENDAR CALL
Occurs in a courtroom which will have several hearings confirmed for the same time period. A call is made to determine which parties are currently present and ready to begin a hearing. … [Read more...] about CALENDAR CALL
CALUMINAE JURAMENTUM
In the old canon law. An oath similar to the calumnies jusjurandum, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about CALUMINAE JURAMENTUM
CAMERALISTICS
The science of finance or public revenue, comprehending the means of raising and disposing of it. … [Read more...] about CAMERALISTICS
CANAL
An artificial ditch or trench in the earth, for confining water to a defined channel, to be used for purposes of transportation. The meaning of this word, when applied to artificial passages for water, is a trench or excavation in the earth, for conducting water and confining it to narrow limits. It is unlike the words "river," "pond," "lake," and other words used to designate … [Read more...] about CANAL