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IMPARTIAL

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

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...] about IMPERFECT

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...] about IMMUNITY

IMPARTIAL JURY

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A jury that is unbiased, lacks prejudice and will deliver a fair verdict or decision. … [Read more...] about IMPARTIAL JURY

IMPERITIA

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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

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