The phrase "covered into the treasury," as used in acts of congress and the practice of the United States treasury department, means that money has actually been paid into the treasury in the regular manner, as distinguished from merely depositing it with the treasurer. U. S. v. Johnston, 124 U. S. 236, 8 Sup. Ct 446, 31 L. Ed. 389. … [Read more...] about COVER INTO
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CRATES
An iron gate before a prison. 1 Vent. 304. … [Read more...] about CRATES
COVER UP
To hide, to conceal to attempt to impede a criminal investigation through concealment. … [Read more...] about COVER UP
CRAVE
To ask; to demand. 2. This word is frequently used in pleading; as, to crave oyer of a bond on which the suit is brought; and in the settlement of accounts, the accountant general craves a credit or an allowance. See OYER. … [Read more...] about CRAVE
COVERT
Covered protected sheltered. A pound covert is one that is close or covered over as distinguished from pound overt p which is open overhead. Closed, confidential or secret. A covert operation. … [Read more...] about COVERT