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...]

The port where the owner of a ship resides; this is a relative term. … [Read more...]

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...]

A service contract that covers a major housing system--for example, plumbing or electrical wiring--for a set period of time from the date a house is sold. The warranty guarantees repairs to the covered system and is renewable. … [Read more...]

L. Fr. Man; a man. Home no sera pnny par sner des brief cs en eonrt le roy, soit 11 a droit on a tort. A man shall not be punished for suing out writs in the king's court whether he be right or wrong. 2 Inst 228. … [Read more...]