The title of the eldest son of the czar and czarina of Russia. … [Read more...] about CZAROWITZ
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CYBERLAW
The field of law which deals with cybercrime. … [Read more...] about CYBERLAW
CUSTODY
(A) The detainer of a person by virtue of a lawful authority. To be in custody, is to be lawfully detained under arrest. In another sense, custody signifies having the care and possession of a thing; as, the chancellor is entitled to the custody as the keeper of the seal. (B) To have custody or possession of an item or personal property. (C) Family Law. Legal Custody is the … [Read more...] about CUSTODY
CUSTUMA ANTIQUA SIVE MAGMA
(Latin: Ancient or great duties.) The duties on wool, sheepskin, or woolpelts and leather exported were so called, and were payable by every merchant, stranger as well as native, with the exception that merchant strangers paid one-half as much again as natives. 1 Bl. Comm. 314. … [Read more...] about CUSTUMA ANTIQUA SIVE MAGMA
CUSTODY OF A CHILD
Consists of two types of custody: (i) legal custody, authorization to make decisions that affect the interests of a child, and (ii) physical custody, the responsibility to provide adequate shelter, food and general care for a child. … [Read more...] about CUSTODY OF A CHILD
