The statute 18 & 19 Vict. c. 43. By virtue of this act every infant, (if a male, of twenty, or, if a female, of seventeen, years, section 4,) upon or in contemplation of marriage, may, with the sanction of the chancery division of the high court, make a valid settlement or contract for a settlement of property. Wharton. … [Read more...]

One who does not believe in the existence of a God who will reward or punish in this world or that which is to come Hale v. Everett 53 N, H. 54, 16 Am. Rep. 82; Jackson v. Gridley, 18 Johns. (N. Y.) 103; Heirn v. Brldault 37 Miss. 226. One who professes no religion that can bind his conscience to speak the truth. 1 Greenl. Br. … [Read more...]

In Spanish law. A person of noble birth, who exercises within his domains and inheritance no other rights and privileges than those conceded to him. Escriche. … [Read more...]

In old English law. An infidel or heathen. In feudal law. One who violated fealty. … [Read more...]

In medical jurisprudence. The transmission of disease or disease germs from one person to another, either directly by contact with morbidly affected surfaces, or more remotely through inhalation, absorption of food or liquid tainted with excremental matter, contact with contaminated clothing or bedding, or other agencies. A distinction is sometimes made between "infection" and … [Read more...]