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IMPETRARE

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In old English practice, To obtain by request, as a writ or privilege. Bract fols. 57, 172b. This application of the word seems to be derived from the civil law. Calvin. … [Read more...]

IMPLIED ASSENT

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Where assent is inferred and not expressly stated. … [Read more...]

IMPETRATION

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In old English law. The obtaining anything by petition or entreaty. Particularly, the obtaining of a benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron. Webster; Cowell. … [Read more...]

IMPLIED AUTHORITY

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The appearance of having authority, either by the nature of the agent's job or by actions which would make it appear as if the agent has the actual authority to execute an action. … [Read more...]

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