Of the same kind, class, or nature. In statutory construction, the "ejusdem generis rule" is that where general words follow an enumeration of persons or things, by words of a particular and specific meaning, such general words are not to be construed in their widest extent, but are to be held as applying only to persons or things of the same general kind or class as those … [Read more...] about EJUSDEM GENERIS
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ELECTIVE SHARE
See statutory share. … [Read more...] about ELECTIVE SHARE
EISNE
The senior; the oldest son. Spelled, also, "eigne," "einsne," "aisene," "eign." Termes de la Ley; Kelham. … [Read more...] about EISNE
ELABORARE
In old European law. To gain, acquire, or purchase, as by labor and industry. … [Read more...] about ELABORARE
ELECTOR
A duly qualified voter; one who has a vote in the choice of any officer: a constituent Appeal of CusLck, 136 Pa. 450, 20 Atl. 574, 10 L. R. A. 228; Bergevin v. Curtz, 127 Cal. 86, 59 Pac. 312; State v. Tuttle, 53 Wis. 45, 9 N. W. 791. Also the title of certain German princes who formerly had a' voice in the election of the German emperors. Electors of president. Persons chosen … [Read more...] about ELECTOR