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In old English law. A heriot paid only in arms, horses, or military accouterments. … [Read more...] about EXERCITUAL

Disinterment; the removal from the earth of anything previously buried therein, particularly a human corpse. … [Read more...] about EXHUMATION

In old European law. An army; an armed force. The term was absolutely indefinite as to number. It was applied, on various occasions, to a gathering of forty-two armed men, of thirty-five, or even of four. Spelman. … [Read more...] about EXERCITUS

Emergency, urgent. … [Read more...] about EXIGENCE

That which is yet to be executed or performed; that which remains to be carried into operation or effect; incomplete ; depending upon a future performance or event. The opposite of executed. Executory consideration. A consideration which is to be performed after the contract for which it is a consideration is made. Executory fines. These are the fines sur cognisance de droit … [Read more...] about EXECUTORY