(A) French law. This Latin word was, in the ancient practice, placed at the bottom of a judgment emanating from another tribunal, and was a permission and authority to the officer to execute it within the jurisdiction of the judge who put it below the judgment. 2. We have something of the same kind in our practice. When a warrant for the arrest of a criminal is issued by a … [Read more...] about EXEQUATUR
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EXECUTRESS
A female executor. Hardr. 165, 473. See EXECUTRIX. … [Read more...] about EXECUTRESS
EXECUTIVE
As distinguished from the legislative and judicial departments of government, the executive department is that which is charged with the detail of carrying the laws into effect and securing their due observance. The word "executive" is also used as an impersonal designation of the chief executive officer of a state or nation. Comm. .v. Hall, 9 Gray (Mass.) 267, 69 Am: Dec. 285; … [Read more...] about EXECUTIVE
EXECUTRIX
(A) A woman who has been appointed by will to execute such will or testament. See Executor. (B) An old term used for a female executor, the person named in a will that manages the estate of the deceased person. Currently the executrix is more commonly referred to as the executor or the personal representative. … [Read more...] about EXECUTRIX
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY
The power granted to the president or a governor to pardon (excuse) or commute (shorten the sentence) of a person convicted of a crime. … [Read more...] about EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY