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IMPERATOR

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Emperor. The title of the Roman emperors, and also of the Kings of England before the Norman conquest Cod. 1, 14, 12; 1 BL Comm. 242. See EMPEROR. … [Read more...]

IMMOVABLES

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In the civil law. Property which, from its nature, destination, or the object to which it is applied, cannot move Itself, or be removed. Immovable things are, in general, such as cannot either move themselves or be removed from one place to another. But this definition, strictly speaking, is applicable only to such things as are immovable by their own nature, and not to such as … [Read more...]

IMPARTIAL

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Unbiased. Fair and without arbitrary favoritism towards either side. Without prejudice. … [Read more...]

IMPERFECT

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As used in various legal compound terms, this word means defective or incomplete; wanting in some legal or formal requisite; wanting in legal sanction or effectiveness; as in speaking of Imperfect "obligations," "ownership," "rights," "title," "usufruct," or "war." See those nouns. Imperii majestas est tutelss sains. Co. Litt 64. The majesty of the empire is the safety of its … [Read more...]

IMMUNITY

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An exemption from serving in an office, or performing duties which the law generally requires other citizens to perform. … [Read more...]

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