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In the interested of maintaining good relations between countries, immunity is extended to diplomats from certain criminal and civil jurisdiction within the host state. Typically severe crimes may not be subject to such immunity, e.g. first degree murder. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY

When a court directs that a verdict must occur based upon essential facts presented or not presented in court. For example, the court may stop a case from proceeding after it is determined that an essential fact required to prove a case can never be proven. This is usually the case where a plaintiff presents all facts and evidence and the defendant moves the court to render a … [Read more...] about DIRECTED VERDICT

The science of diplomas, or of ancient writings and documents; the art of judging of ancient charters, public documents, diplomas, etc., and discriminating the true from the false. Webster. … [Read more...] about DIPLOMATICS

1. The act of governing; management; superintendence. Also the body of persons (called "directors") who are charged with the management and administration of a corporation or institution. 2. The charge or Instruction given by the court to a jury upon a point of law arising or Involved In the case, to be by them applied to the facts In evidence. 3. The clause of a bill in equity … [Read more...] about DIRECTION

A person subject to dipsomania. One who has an irresistible desire for alcoholic liquors. See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about DIPSOMANIAC