The directing power of the military forces of the kingdom of Great Britain. The commander in chief, or general commanding the forces, is at the head of this department. It is subordinate to the war office, but the relations between them are complicated. Wharton. … [Read more...]

Fr. In feudal law. Feudal tenants; the same with hommes de fief, (g. v.) Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Hv. 28, c. 36. … [Read more...]

In the civil law. An honorary or free gift; a gratuitous payment, as distinguished from hire or compensation for service; a lawyer's or counsellor's fee An honorarium is a voluntary donation, in consideration of services which admit of no compensation in money; in particular, to advocates at law, deemed to practice for honor or influence, and not for fees. McDonald v. Napier, … [Read more...]

Latin: A man; a human being, male or female; a vassal, or feudal tenant; a retainer, dependent or servant Homo chartnlarins. A slave manumitted by charterHomo commendatns. In feudal law. One who surrendered himself into the power of another for the sake of protection or support. See Commendation. Homo eccle siasticus. A church vassal; one who was bound to serve a church, … [Read more...]

Lat. In Roman law. The law of the praetors and the edicts of the aediles. … [Read more...]