French term for on the bench. Refers to the situation where all the justices serving on an appeals court are present and actively participating in the case. Typically this occurs when pivotal and highly important issues take place and the parties request such. … [Read more...] about EN BANC
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ENABLING CLAUSE
A provision that empowers a government official to make efforts to put a new law into effect, e.g. spending money to further the adoption of the law by the general public. … [Read more...] about ENABLING CLAUSE
EMOTIONAL INSANITY
The species of mental aberration produced by a violent excitement of the emotions or passions, though the reasoning faculties may remain unimpaired. See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about EMOTIONAL INSANITY
EMPLOI
In French law. Equitable conversion. When property covered by the regime dotal is sold, the proceeds of the sale must be reinvested for the benefit of the wife. It is the duty of the purchaser to see that the price is so reinvested. Arg. Fr. Merc. Law, 557. … [Read more...] about EMPLOI
EMPALEMENT
In ancient law. A mode of inflicting punishment, by thrusting a sharp pole up the fundament. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about EMPALEMENT