In conveyancing. A form of public address, of great antiquity, and with which many written instruments, such as bonds, letters of attorney, etc., still commence. … [Read more...]

Information that is necessary to be known to a person before being able to perform a task. … [Read more...]

With knowledge; consciously ; intelligently. The use of this word in an indictment is equivalent to an averment that the defendant knew what he was about to do, and, with such knowledge, proceeded to do the act charged. U. S. v. Claypool (D. C.) 14 Fed. 128. … [Read more...]

Usually in reference to a crime, to know and to intend, to be fully aware of one's actions and the purpose of one's actions. … [Read more...]

The difference between "knowledge" and "belief" is nothing more than in the degree of certainty. With regard to things which make not a very deep impression on the memory, it may be called "belief." "Knowledge" is nothing more than a man's firm belief. The difference is ordinarily merely in the degree, to be judged of by the court, when addressed co the court; by the jury, when … [Read more...]