An organization of several neighboring or adjacent properties that governs all the properties and/or their common areas, such as a condominium complex. The associations manage the properties, such as gardening, and also collect monthly fees from the residents. The association also enforces covenants, conditions and restrictions which may apply to the property under the … [Read more...]

In ecclesiastical law. The orders of bishops, (including archbishops,) priests, and deacons in the Church of England. The Roman canonists had the orders of bishop, in which the pope and archbishops were included, priest, deacon, sub-deacon, psalmist, acolyte, exorcist, reader, ostiarlus. 3 Steph. Comm. 55, and note a. … [Read more...]

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In English law. A piece of land held under a lease or similar tenancy for agricultural, pastoral, or similar purposes. In Scotch law. The tenure or nature of the right given by the superior to the vassal. Bell. Holding over. See HOLD, v. Holding np the hand. In criminal practice. A formality observed in the arraignment of prisoners. Held to be not absolutely necessary. 1 W. … [Read more...]

A temporary lockup at a local or county jail where defendants are taken into custody and held for a short time, usually prior to an initial court appearance. … [Read more...]