In English law. The getting into one's possession, or buying up, large quantities of corn, or other dead victuals, with intent to sell them again. The total engrossing of any other commodity, with intent to sell it at an unreasonable price. 4 Bl. Comm. 158, 159. This was a misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment Steph. Crim. Law, 95. Now repealed by 7 & 8 Vict. c. … [Read more...] about ENGROSSING
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ENROLL
To register; to make a record ; to enter on the rolls of a court; to transcribe. Ream v. Com., 3 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 209. Enrolled bill. In legislative practice, a bill which has been duly introduced, finally passed by both houses, signed by the proper officers or each, approved by the governor (or president) and filed by the secretary of state. Sedgwick County Com'rs v. … [Read more...] about ENROLL
ENFORCEABLE LEGAL RIGHT
A legal right recognized by law which, if necessary, can be carried out. A legal right of a person which can be asserted. … [Read more...] about ENFORCEABLE LEGAL RIGHT
ENHANCED
This word, taken in an unqualified sense, is synonymous with "increased," and comprehends any increase of value, however caused or arising. Thornburn v. Doscher (C. C.) 32 Fed. 812. … [Read more...] about ENHANCED
ENROLLMENT
In English law. The registering or entering on the rolls of chancery, king's bench, common pleas, or exchequer, or by the clerk of the peace in the records of the quarter sessions, of any lawful act; as a recognizance, a deed of bargain and sale, and the like. Jacob. … [Read more...] about ENROLLMENT