In patent law, either a trial of an uncompleted mechanical structure to ascertain what changes or additions may be necessary to make it accomplish the design of the projector, or a trial of a completed machine to test or illustrate its practical efficiency. In the former case, the inventor's efforts, being incomplete, if they are then abandoned, will have no effect upon the … [Read more...]

That which may be expected, although contingent. In the doctrine of life annuities, that share or number of the years of human life which a person of a given age may expect to live, upon an equality of chances. 2. In general, the heir apparent will be relieved from a contract made in relation to his expectancy. See Post Obit. … [Read more...]

A person with many years of experience and skill within a particular field of study or work. Usually called to court to provide an expert opinion on some matter in question. … [Read more...]

An urgency, a situation of emergency which demands immediate and necessary attention. During such times, the law may be different, such as when the police and law enforcement may have an exception to be able to conduct a search and seizure without first having obtained a warrant. … [Read more...]

In old English law. An outlaw; qui est extra legem, one who is out of the law's protection. Bract, fol. 125. Qui beneficio legis privatur. Spelman. … [Read more...]