Intendment or inference, as distinguished from the actual expression of a thing in words. In a will, an estate may pass by mere implication, without any express words to direct its course. 2 BL Comm. 381. An inference of something not directly declared, but arising from what is admitted or expressed. In construing a will conjecture must not be taken for implication; but … [Read more...]

Equity pleading. That which is altogether irrelevant to the case, that does not appertain or belong to it; id est, qui ad rem non pertinet. 4 Bouv. Inst. n. 4163 . See Impertinent. … [Read more...]

Deduced. Inferred. Understood by suggestion rather than expressly stated. The opposed of expressed. This word is used in law as contrasted with "express;" i.e., where the Intention in regard to the subject matter is not manifested by explicit and direct words, but is gathered by implication or necessary deduction from the circumstances, the general language, or the conduct of … [Read more...]

In old records. To impeach or accuse. Itnpescatus, impeached. Blount … [Read more...]

An acceptance that is implied from words and actions as opposed to an explicit acceptance of an offer. … [Read more...]