The date upon which one becomes eligible (and is qualified) to receive a benefit. … [Read more...] about ELIGIBILITY DATE
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ELONGAVIT
In England, where in a proceeding by foreign attachment the plaintiff has obtained judgment of appraisement, but by reason of some act of the garnishee the goods cannot be appraised, (as where he has removed them from the city, or has sold them, etc.,) the serjeant-at-mace returns that; the garnishee has eloigned them, i.e., removed them out of the jurisdiction, and on this … [Read more...] about ELONGAVIT
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
The use of sophisticated electronic equipment to eavesdrop or listen into the private conversations or watch the actions of individuals that is intended to be private. This may use equipment to intercept wire or wireless signals, hidden video cameras that send images through the air back to the person conducting the surveillance. These activities require a search warrant as … [Read more...] about ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
The duration for which an elegible (or qualified) person is entitled to receive benefits. … [Read more...] about ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
ELOPEMENT
This term is used to denote the departure of a married woman from her husband, and dwelling with an adulterer. 2. While the wife resides with her husband, and cohabits with him, however exceptionable her conduct may be, yet he is bound to provide her with necessaries, and to pay for them; but when she elopes, the husband is no longer liable for her alimony, and is not bound to … [Read more...] about ELOPEMENT
