In the civil law. The offense of unlawfully appropriating goods belonging to a succession. It is not technically theft (furtum) because such property no longer belongs to the decedent, nor to the heir, since the latter has not yet taken possession. … [Read more...] about EXPILATIO
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EXPEDITIO BREVIS
In old practice. The service of a writ Townsh. Pl. 43. … [Read more...] about EXPEDITIO BREVIS
EXPILATION
civil law. The crime of abstracting the goods of a succession. 2. This is said not to be a theft, because the property no longer belongs to the deceased, nor to the heir before he has taken possession. In the common law, the grant of letters testamentary, or letters of administration, relate back to the time of the death of the testator or intestate, so that the property of the … [Read more...] about EXPILATION
EXISTIMATIO
In the civil law. The civil reputation which belonged to the Roman citizen, as such. Mackeld. Rom. Law, s 135. Called a state or condition of unimpeached dignity or character, (dignitatis inlmsm status;) the highest standing of a Roman citizen. Dig. 50, 13, 5, 1. Also the decision or award of an arbiter. … [Read more...] about EXISTIMATIO
EXORDIUM
The beginning or introductory part of a speech. … [Read more...] about EXORDIUM