med. jur. A French word, which signifies pregnant. 2. When a woman is pregnant, and is convicted of a capital crime, she cannot lawfully be punished till after her delivery. 3. in the English law, where a widow is suspected to feign herself with child, in order to produce a supposititious heir to the estate, the presumptive heir may have a writ de ventre inspiciendo, to examine … [Read more...] about ENCEINTE
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ENDEAVOR
crim. law. An attempt. Vide Revolt. … [Read more...] about ENDEAVOR
ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT
A agreement that is legally enforceable, obligating one party to do or not to do something in exchange for consideration or something of value. In order for there to be a legally enforceable contract, the presence of three elements is required: (a) an offer, (b) an acceptance, (c) an exchange of consideration between the parties, even if just nominal or peppercorn. … [Read more...] about ENFORCEABLE CONTRACT
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