In the civil law. An unlearned, illiterate, or simple person. Calvin. A private man; one not in office. In common law. An idiot or fool. … [Read more...] about IDIOTA
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IDEM NIHIL DICERE ET INSUFFICIENTER DICERE EST
Latin, meaning It is the same to say nothing as not to say enough. … [Read more...] about IDEM NIHIL DICERE ET INSUFFICIENTER DICERE EST
IDIOTA INQUIRENDO, WRIT DE
This is the name of an old writ which directs the sheriff to inquire whether a man be an idiot or not. The inquisition is to be made by a jury of twelve men. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 232. And, if the man were found an Idiot, the profits of his lands and the custody of his person might be granted by the king to any subject who had interest enough to obtain them. 1 Bl. Comm. 303. … [Read more...] about IDIOTA INQUIRENDO, WRIT DE
IBERNAGIUM
In old English law. Th« season for sowing winter corn. Also spelled "hibernagium" and "hybernagium." Ibi temper debet fieri triatio uhi jura tores meliorem possunt habere notitiam. 7 Coke, 1&. A trial should always be had where the jurors can be the best informed. … [Read more...] about IBERNAGIUM
IBID
Abbreviation for ibidem. … [Read more...] about IBID