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Lat. A second marriage. In the canon law, this term included any marriage subsequent to the first. … [Read more...] about NUPTIAE SECUNDAE

The son of no one; a bastard. 2. A bastard is considered nullius filius as far as regards his right inherit. But the rule of nullius filius does not apply in other respects. 3. The mother of a bastard, during its age of nurture, is entitled to the custody of her child, and is bound to maintain it. The putative father, too, is entitled to the custody of the child as against all … [Read more...] about NULIUS FILIUS

A collection of units. 2. In pleading, numbers must be stated truly, when alleged in the recital of a record, written instrument, or express contract. But in other cases, it is not in general requisite that they should be truly stated, because they are not required to be strictly proved. If, for example, in an action of trespass the plaintiff proves the wrongful taking away of … [Read more...] about NUMBER

Properly, that which does not exist; that which is not in the nature of things. In a figurative sense it signifies that which has no more effect than if it did not exist. Naught; of no validity or effect. Usually coupled with the word "void;" as null and void." … [Read more...] about NULL

An acre of land. Spelman. … [Read more...] about NUMMATA TERRAE