In modern civil law. To approve; to confirm; as a court homologates a proceeding. See HOMOLOGATION. Literally, to use the same words with another ; to say the like. Viales v. Gardenier, 9 Mart O. S. (La.) 324. To assent to what another says or writes. … [Read more...] about HOMOLOGATE
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HOME OFFICE
For tax purposes, when a person uses part of a home for business purposes and deducts that percentage of the home used for business purposes, which may include rent and utilities, etc. A room or area designated as a place to perform business related work that is in one's residence. … [Read more...] about HOME OFFICE
HOMICIDIUM
Lat. Homicide, (q. v.) . Homicidium ex justitia, homicide in the administration of justice, or in the execution of the sentence of the law. Homicidium ex necessitate, homicide from inevitable necessity, as for the protection of one's person or property. Homicidium ex casu, homicide by accident. Homicidium ex voluntate, voluntary or willful homicide. Bract fols. 120b, 121. … [Read more...] about HOMICIDIUM
HOME PORT
The port where the owner of a ship resides; this is a relative term. … [Read more...] about HOME PORT
HOME STUDY
An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history. … [Read more...] about HOME STUDY