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Lat. Unskillfulness; want of skill. Imperitia culpae annumeratur. Want of skill is reckoned as culpa; that is, as blamable conduct or neglect Dig. 50, 17, 132. Imperitia est maxima mechanicorum poena. Unskillfulness is the greatest punishment of mechanics; [that is, from its effect in making them liable to those by whom they are employed.! 11 Coke, 54a. The word "poena" in … [Read more...] about IMPERITIA

A contractual provision that makes one immune from liability resulting from something. … [Read more...] about IMMUNITY CLAUSE

In ecclesiastical law. The act of putting into full possession of a benefice. … [Read more...] about IMPATRONIZATION

To be immune to or unable to be sued. Members of public office are generally immune from being sued for their decisions. … [Read more...] about IMMUNITY FROM SUIT

(1) To prove false or discredit the testimony of a witness or a party. It is any evidence that tends to show that the testimony of a person who testifies is not credible and should not be believed. (2) The process by which a public official is charged with a crime that results in their removal from office, for example, a President who lies under oath with the penalty of … [Read more...] about IMPEACH