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

To confine a person for the commission of a crime, usually in a prison. It also refers to holding a person against their will, lawfully or unlawfully. To put in a prison; to put in a place of confinemen. To confine a person, or restrain his liberty, in any way. … [Read more...] about IMPRISON

The restraint of a person contrary to his will. 2 Inst. 589; Baldw. Rep. 239, 600. Imprisonment is either lawful or unlawful; lawful imprisonment is used either for crimes or for the appearance of a party in a civil suit, or on arrest in execution. 2. Imprisonment for crimes is either for the appearance of a person accused, as when he cannot give bail; or it is the effect of a … [Read more...] about IMPRISONMENT

Adherents; followers. Those who side with or take the part of another, either in his defense or otherwise. … [Read more...] about IMPRISTI

In Scotch law. An action brought for the purpose of having some Instrument declared false and forged. 1 Forb. Inst pt 4, p. 161. The verb "Improve" (q. v.) was used In the same sense. … [Read more...] about IMPROBATION