In criminal law. One who unlawfully makes base coin in imitation of the true metal or forges false currency or any instrument of writing bearing a likeness and similitude to that which is lawful and genuine with an intention of deceiving and imposing upon mankind. … [Read more...] about COUNTERFEITER
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
See also the District Attorney. … [Read more...] about COUNTY ATTORNEY
COUNTER-FESANCE
The act of forging. … [Read more...] about COUNTER-FESANCE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Certain officers generally entrusted with the superintendence of the collection of the county taxes, and the disbursements made. for the county. They are administrative officers, invested by the local laws with various powers. 2. In Pennsylvania the office of county commissioner originated in the act of 1717, which was modified by the act of 1721, and afterwards enlarged by the … [Read more...] about COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTERMAND
A change or revocation of orders, authority, or instructions previously issued. It may be either express or implied; the former where the order or instruction already given is explicitly annulled or recalled; the latter where the party's conduct is incompatible with the further continuance of the order' or Instruction, as where a new order is given inconsistent with the former … [Read more...] about COUNTERMAND