To indict; to prefer a charge against; to accuse. … [Read more...] about EMPLEAD
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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
EMPLOY
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