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
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EXORDIUM
The beginning or introductory part of a speech. … [Read more...] about EXORDIUM
EXIT
Lat. It goes forth. This word is used in docket entries as a brief mention of the issue of process. Thus, "exit fi. fa" denotes that a writ of fieri facias has been issued in the particular case. The "exit of a writ" is the fact of its issuance. … [Read more...] about EXIT
EXP
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EXERCITORIAL POWER
The trust given to a ship-master. … [Read more...] about EXERCITORIAL POWER