Something belonging to or set apart for the church, as distinguished from "civil" or ''secular," with regard to the world. Wharton. Ecclesiastical authorities. In England, the clergy, under the sovereign, as temporal head of the Church, set apart from the rest of the people or laity, in order to superintend the public worship of God and the other ceremonies of religion, and to … [Read more...] about ECCLESIASTICAL
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EAVESDROPPING
crim. law. Persons as wait under walls or windows or the eaves of a house, to listen to discourses, and thereupon to frame mischievous tales. 2. The common law punishment for this offence is fine, and finding sureties for good behaviour. 3. In modern times, this usually means listening to private conversations or observing private actions usually by using special surveillance … [Read more...] about EAVESDROPPING
ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS
English law. Courts held by the king's authority as supreme governor of the church, for matters which chiefly concern religion. 2. There are ten courts which may be ranged under this class. 1. The Archdeacon's Court. 2. The Consistory Court. 3. The Court of Arches. 4. The Court of Peculiars. 5. The Prerogative Court. 6. The Court of Delegates, which is the great court of … [Read more...] about ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS
EDICT
A positive law promulgated by the sovereign of a country, and having reference either to the whole land or some of its divisions, but usually relating to affairs of State. It differs from a "public proclamation," in that it enacts a new statute, and carries with it the authority of law. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A law ordained by the sovereign, by which he … [Read more...] about EDICT