The act of one who voluntarily enters the military or naval service of the government contracting to serve in a subordinate capacity. Morrlssey v. Perry, 137 U. S. 157, 11 Sup. Ct. 57, 34 L. Ed. 644; Babbitt v. TJ. S., 16 Ct. CI. 213; Erlchson v. Beach, 40 Conn. 286. The words "enlist" and "enlistment," in law, as in common usage, may signify either the complete fact of … [Read more...]
ENGLISH INFORMATION
In English law. A proceeding in the court of exchequer in matters of revenue. … [Read more...]
ENORMIA
In old practice and pleading. Unlawful or wrongful acts; wrongs. Et alia enormia, and other wrongs. This phrase constantly occurs in the old writs and declarations of trespass. … [Read more...]
ENACT
To establish by law; to perform or effect; to decree. The usual introductory formula in making laws is, "Be it enacted" In re Senate File, 25 Neb. 864, 41 N. W. 981. Enacting clause. That part of a statute which declares its enactment and serves to identify it as an act of legislation proceeding from the proper legislative authority. Various formulas are used for this clause, … [Read more...]
ENCYCLOPEDIA
A publication that expresses a multitude of knowledge on a myriad of subjects or on a specific subject. … [Read more...]