In Saxon law. An oath. … [Read more...] about EOTH
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EQUAL
Alike; uniform; on the same plane or level with respect to efficiency, worth, value, amount or rights. People v. Hoffman, 116 111. 587, 5 N. E. 600, 56 Am. Rep. 793. Equal and uniform taxation. Taxes are said to be "equal and uniform" when no person or class of persons in the taxing district, whether it be a state, county, or city, is taxed at a different rate than are other … [Read more...] about EQUAL
EPIDEMIC
This term, in its ordinary and popular meaning, applies to any disease which is widely spread or generally prevailing at a given place and time. Pohalskl v. Mutual L. Ins. Co., 36 N. Y. Super. Ct 234. … [Read more...] about EPIDEMIC
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Commonly referred to as the EEOC, the federal agency which enforces law prohibiting employment discrimination and handles complaints of workplace discrimination, created pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and administrates and regulates issues of discrimination in the workplace. … [Read more...] about EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
EPILEPSY
In medical jurisprudence. A disease of the brain, which occurs in paroxysms with uncertain intervals between them. The disease is generally organic, though it may be functional and symptomatic of irritation in other parts of the body. The attack is characterized by loss of consciousness, sudden falling down, distortion of the eyes and face, grinding or gnashing of the teeth, … [Read more...] about EPILEPSY
