In French law. Registration. A formality which consists in inscribing on a register, specially kept for the purpose by the government a summary analysis of certain deeds and documents. At the same time that such analysis is inscribed upon the register, the clerk places upon the deed a memorandum indicating the date upon which it was registered, and at the side of such … [Read more...] about ENREGISTREMENT
E
ENGROSSING
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 Now repealed by 7 & 8 Vict.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
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
ENCHESON
The occasion, cause, or reason for which anything is done. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about ENCHESON
ENDENZIE, OR ENDENIZEN
To make free; to enfranchise. … [Read more...] about ENDENZIE, OR ENDENIZEN