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that which is contra bonos mores. In England, it is not punishable in some cases, at the common law, on, account of the ecclesiastical jurisdictions: e.g. adultery. But except in cases belonging to the ecclesiastical courts, the court of king's bench is the custom morum, and may punish delicto contra bonos mores. 3 Burr. Rep. 1438; 1 Bl. Rep. 94; 2 Strange, 788. In … [Read more...] about IMMORALITY

L. Fr. In ecclesiastical law. One who is inducted and in possession of a benefice. Parson imparsonee, {persona impersonata.) Cowell; Dyer, 40. … [Read more...] about IMPARSONEE

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...] about IMPERATOR

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...] about IMMOVABLES

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