A term in the civil law, to denote the person who fits out, and equips a vessel, whether he be the absolute or qualified owner, or even a mere agent. In English, we generally use the word ship's husband, but exercitor is generally used to designate and distinguish from among several part owners of a ship, the one who has the immediate care an management of her. … [Read more...]
EXHIBITANT
A complainant in articles of the peace. 12 Adol. A E. 599. … [Read more...]
EXERCITOR NAVIS
Lat. The temporary owner or charterer of a ship. Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...]
EXHIBITIO BILLAE
Lat. Exhibition of a bill. In old English practice, actions were instituted by presenting or exhibiting a bill to the court, in cases where the proceedings were by bill; hence this phrase is equivalent to "commencement of the suit." … [Read more...]
EXECUTIVE POWER
Referring to the power of the presidency. … [Read more...]