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EXALTARE

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In old English law. To raise; to elevate. Frequently spoken of water, i.e. to raise the surface of a pond or pool. … [Read more...]

EXCELLENCY

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In English law. The title of a viceroy, governor general, ambassador, or commander in chief. In America. The title is sometimes given to the chief executive of a state or of the nation. … [Read more...]

EXAMEN

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L. Lat. A trial. Examen computi, the balance of an account. Townsh. Pl 223. … [Read more...]

EXCEPTANT

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One who excepts; one who makes or files exceptions; one who objects to a ruling, instruction, or anything proposed or ordered. … [Read more...]

EXAMINATION

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(A) practice. The interrogation of a witness, in order to ascertain his knowledge as to the facts in dispute between parties. When the examination is made by the party who called the witness, it is called an examination in chief. When it is made by the other party, it is known by the name of cross-examination. 2. The examination is to be made in open court, when practicable; … [Read more...]

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