In the Scotch law. To shut up a jury after the case has been submitted to them. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 634. See INCLOSE. … [Read more...] about ENCLOSE
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ENDNOTES
Notes and statements of reference that are provided at the bottom of a page or at the end of a text, chapter or book. At the bottom of a page such notes are referred to as a footnote. When these notes appear at the end of a document or book they are called end notes or endnotes. … [Read more...] about ENDNOTES
ENCLOSURE
An artificial fence put around one's estate. Vide Close. See INCLOSURE. … [Read more...] about ENCLOSURE
ENDOCARDITIS
In medical jurisprudence. An inflammation of the muscular tissue of the heart … [Read more...] about ENDOCARDITIS
ENCOMIENDA
In Spanish law. A grant from the crown to a private person of a certain portion of territory in the Spanish colonies, together with the concession of a certain number of the native inhabitants, on the feudal principle of commendation. 2 Wools. Pol. Science, 161, 162. Also a royal grant of privileges to the military orders of Spain. … [Read more...] about ENCOMIENDA