In old English law. Exposed upon the sands, or sea-shore. A species of punishment mentioned in Hengham. Cowell. … [Read more...] about INFALISTATUS
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INDULTO
In ecclesiastical law. A dispensation granted by the pope to do or obtain something contrary to the common law. In Spanish law. The condonation or remission of the punishment imposed on a criminal for his offense. This power is exclusively vested in the king. … [Read more...] about INDULTO
INFAMIA
Latin: Infamy; ignominy or disgrace. By infamia juris is meant infamy established by Uw as the consequence of crime; infamia facti is where the party is supposed to be guilty of such crime, but it has not been judicially proved. Comm. v. Green, 17 Mass. 515, 541. … [Read more...] about INFAMIA
INDIGENA
In old English law. A subject born; one born within the realm, or naturalized by act of parliament Co. Litt 8a. The opposite of "alimigena," (q. v.) … [Read more...] about INDIGENA
INDIVISIBLE CONTRACT
A contract that cannot be divided into parts. It is either completely satisfied or incomplete. … [Read more...] about INDIVISIBLE CONTRACT