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A term used in leases, of doubtful meaning. It would seem to apply principally to buildings, though generally it extends to the amelioration of every description of property, whether real or personal; but, when contained in any document, its meaning is generally explained by other words. 1 Chit Gen. Pr. 174. … [Read more...] about IMPROVEMENTS

To press upon; to impress or press; to imprint or print. … [Read more...] about IMPRIMERE

as used in a statute excluding one found Incompetent to execute the duties of an administrator by reason of improvidence, means that want of care and foresight in the management of property which would be likely to render the estate and effects of the intestate unsafe, and liable to be lost or diminished in value, in case the administration should be committed to the … [Read more...] about IMPROVIDENCE

In some of the ancient English statutes this word is used to signify a printing-office, the art of printing, a print or impression. … [Read more...] about IMPRIMERY

In the first place; as, imprimis, I direct my just debts to be paid. See Item. … [Read more...] about IMPRIMIS