A mercy killing; to hasten the death of a terminally ill individual who is usually suffering from great pain. … [Read more...] about EUTHANASIA
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EVIDENCE
The proof which may be admitted that is both (i) relevant to the case in determining whether or not something is more or less true, and (ii) is reliable, that it can be authenticated. Evidence includes objects, photographs, documents, witness testimony, government records, laboratory reports and more. The Federal Rules of Evidence govern what may be admissible at trial. See … [Read more...] about EVIDENCE
ET EI LEGITUR IN HAEC VERBA
L. Lat. And it is read to him in these words. Words formerly used in entering the prayer of oyer on record. … [Read more...] about ET EI LEGITUR IN HAEC VERBA
ET UX
An abbreviation for et uxor, "and wife" Where a grantor's wife joins him in the conveyance, it is sometimes expressed (in abstracts, etc.) to be by "A. B. et ux." … [Read more...] about ET UX
ET HABEAS IBI TUNC HOC BREVE
And have you then there this writ. The formal words directing the return of a writ. The literal translation is retained in the modern form of a considerable number of writs. … [Read more...] about ET HABEAS IBI TUNC HOC BREVE