Consideration to be provided pursuant to a contract that would be deemed illegal. Such contracts are typically deemed void. … [Read more...] about ILLEGAL CONSIDERATION
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ILLUSION
In medical jurisprudence. An image or impression in the mind, excited by some external object addressing itself to one or more of the senses, but which, instead of corresponding with the reality, is perverted, distorted, or wholly mistaken, the error being attributable to the imagination of the observer, not to any defect in the organs of sense. See HALLUCINATION, and see … [Read more...] about ILLUSION
ILLEGAL ENTRY
Entry without permission or authorization. Usually refers to immigration law in reference to foreigners who enter or are smuggled into the country illegally. … [Read more...] about ILLEGAL ENTRY
ILLUSORY
Deceiving by false appearances; nominal, as distinguished from substantial. Illusory appointment. Formerly the appointment of a merely nominal share of the property to one of the objects of a power, In order to escape the rule that an exclusive appointment could not be made unless it was authorized by the Instrument'creating the power, was considered illusory and void in … [Read more...] about ILLUSORY
IGNITEGIUM
In old English law. The curfew, or evening bell. Cowell. See CURFEW. … [Read more...] about IGNITEGIUM
