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INTER CAETEROS

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Among others; in a general clause; not by name, (notninatim.) A term applied in the civil law to clauses of disinheritance in a will. Inst. 2, 13, 1; Id. 2, 13, 3. … [Read more...]

INTENDMENT OF LAW

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The true meaning, the correct understanding or Intention of the law; a presumption or Inference made by the courts. Co. Litt 78. Common intendment. The natural and usual sense: the common meaning or understanding; the plain meaning of any writing as apparent on its face without straining or distorting the construction. … [Read more...]

INTER CANEM ET LUPUM

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Literally, between the dog and the wolf. Metaphorically, the twilight; because then the dog seeks his rest, and the wolf his prey. 3 Inst. 63. … [Read more...]

INTENT

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1. In criminal law and the law of evidence. Purpose; formulated design; a resolve to do or forbear a particular act; aim; determination. In its literal sense, the stretching of the mind or will towards a particular object"Intent" expresses mental action at its most advanced point, or as it actually accompanies an outward, corporal act which has been determined on. Intent shows … [Read more...]

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