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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

In ancient law. A mode of inflicting punishment, by thrusting a sharp pole up the fundament. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about EMPALEMENT

To engage in one's service; . to use as an agent or substitute in transacting business; to commission and intrust with the management of one's affairs; and, when used in respect to a servant or hired laborer, the term is equivalent to hiring, which implies a request and a contract for a compensation, and has but this one meaning when used in the ordinary affairs and business of … [Read more...] about EMPLOY

See IMPANEL. … [Read more...] about EMPANNEL

One who is in the service of another. Such a person is entitled to rights and liable to. perform certain duties. 2. He is entitled to a just compensation for his services; when there has been a special contract, to what has been agreed upon; when not, to such just recompense as he deserves. 3. He is bound to perform the services for which he has engaged himself; and for a … [Read more...] about EMPLOYED