In regard to trespass and other torts, this term means to eject, to put out, to drive out, and generally with an implication of the use of force. Perry v Fltzhowe, 8 Q. B. 779; Smith v. Leo, 92 Hun, 242, 36 N. Y. Supp. 949. … [Read more...] about EXPEL
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EXPILATOR
In the civil law. A robber; a spoiler or plunderer. Expilatores sunt atrociores fures. Dig. 47, 18, 1, 1. … [Read more...] about EXPILATOR
EXPENDITORS
Paymasters. Those who expend or disburse certain taxes. Especially the sworn officer who supervised the repairs of the banks of the canals in Romney Marsh. Cowell. … [Read more...] about EXPENDITORS
EXPIRATION
Cessation; end. As, the expiration of, a lease, of a contract, or statute. 2. In general, the expiration of a contract puts an end to all the engagements of the parties, except to those which arise from the non-fulfillment of obligations created during its existence. For example, the expiration of a partnership so dissolves it, that the parties cannot in general create any new … [Read more...] about EXPIRATION
EXPENDITURE
An expense, spending of money. … [Read more...] about EXPENDITURE
