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In early practice, imparlance meant time given to either of the parties to an action to answer the pleading of the other. It thus amounted to a continuance of the action to a further day. Literally the term signified leave given to the parties to talk together; i.e., with a view to settling their differences amicably. But in modern practice it denotes a time given to the … [Read more...] about IMPARLANCE

See DIRECTORY. … [Read more...] about IMPERATIVE

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