That which is founded in natural justice, in honesty and right, and which arises ex aequo et bono. It corresponds precisely with the definition of justice or natural law, which is a constant and perpetual. will to give to every man what is his. This kind of equity embraces so wide a range, that human tribunals have never attempted to enforce it. Every code of laws has left many … [Read more...] about NATURAL EQUITY
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NATIONS
Nations or states are independent bodies politic; societies of men united together for the purpose of promoting their mutual safety and advantage by the joint efforts of their combined strength. 2. But every combination of men who govern themselves, independently of all others, will not be considered a nation; a body of pirates, for example, who govern themselves, are not a … [Read more...] about NATIONS
NATURAL FOOL
An idiot; one born without the reasoning powers, or a capacity to acquire them. … [Read more...] about NATURAL FOOL
NATIONS, LAW OF
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NATURAL FRUITS
The natural production of trees, bushes, and other plants, for the use of men and animals, and for the reproduction of such trees, bushes or plants. 2. This expression is used in contradistinction to artificial or figurative fruits; for example, apples, peaches and pears are natural fruits; interest is the fruit of money, and this is artificial. … [Read more...] about NATURAL FRUITS