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Worthy of belief; entitled to credit. See COMPETENCY. Credible person. One who is trustworthy and entitled to be believed; in law and legal proceedings, one who is entitled to have his oath or affidavit accepted as reliable, not only on account of his good reputation for veracity; but also on account of his intelligence, knowledge of the circumstances, and disinterested … [Read more...] about CREDIBLE

Evidence that is most likely true as the circumstances dictate the likelihood of such fact being true. … [Read more...] about CREDIBLE EVIDENCE

criminal law. The common name for the statute 22 and 23 Car. II. c. 1; it having been enacted in consequence of an assault on Sir John Coventry in the street, and slitting his nose, in revenge, as was supposed, for some obnoxious words uttered by him in parliament. 2. By this statute it is enacted, that if any person shall, of malice aforethought, and by laying in wait, … [Read more...] about COVENTRY ACT

Large; gross; excessive; extreme. Crassa ignorantia, gross ignorance. Fleta, lib. 5, c. 22, … [Read more...] about CRASSUS

1. To make sure that a loss or deficiency is made whole. 2. To deliver an acceptable alternative when the one promised cannot be delivered. … [Read more...] about COVER