A will or last will and testament communicated verbally and witnessed by persons. Frequently this will occur near death. Most states refuse to accept oral wills due to the significant possibility of fraud. Only limited exceptions apply. … [Read more...] about ORAL WILL
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OPTIMUS INTERPRES RERUM EST USUS
Latin, meaning The best interpreter of things is usage. … [Read more...] about OPTIMUS INTERPRES RERUM EST USUS
ORANDO PRO REGE ET REGNO
An ancient writ which issued, while there was no standing collect for a sitting parliament, to pray for the peace and good government of the realm. … [Read more...] about ORANDO PRO REGE ET REGNO
OPTION
In English eoclesiastical law. A customary prerogative of an archbishop, when a bishop is consecrated by him, to name a clerk or chaplain of his own to be provided for by such suffragan bishop; in lieu of which it is now usual tor the bishop to make over by deed to the archbishop, his executors and assigns, the next presentation of such dignity or benefice in the bishop's … [Read more...] about OPTION
ORANGEMEN
A party in Ireland who keep alive the views of William of Orange. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ORANGEMEN