Lat. So the law is written. Dig. 40, 9, 12. The law must be obeyed notwithstanding the apparent rigor of its application. 3 Bl. Comm. 430. We must be content with the law as it stands, without inquiring into its reasons. 1 Bl. Comm. 32. … [Read more...]
ISLAND
A piece of land surrounded by water. 2. Islands are in the sea or in rivers. Those in the sea are either in the open sea, or within the boundary of some country. 3. When new islands arise in the open sea, they belong to the first occupant: but when they are newly formed so near the shore as to be within the boundary of some state, they belong to that state. 4. Islands which … [Read more...]
ITA QUOD
The name or condition in a submission which is usually introduced by these words so as the award be made of and upon the premises, which from the first word is called the ita quod. 2. When the submission is with an ita guod, the arbitrator must make an award of all matters. submitted to him of which he had notice, or the award will be entirely void. Lat. In old practice. So … [Read more...]
ISM
Institute of Supply Management … [Read more...]
ITA TE DEUS ADJUVET
Lat. So help yon God. The old form of administering an oath in England, generally in connection with other words, thus: Ita te Deus adjuvet, et sacrosancta Dei Bvangelia, So help yon God, and God's holy Evangelists. Ita te Deus adjuvet et omnes sancti, So help yon God and all the saints. Willes, 838. Ita ntere tno ut aliennm non Isedas. Use your own property and your own rights … [Read more...]