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
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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
OPTION CONTRACT
An enforceable contract where one party promises to keep an offer open for a specific period of time in return for consideration. … [Read more...] about OPTION CONTRACT
ORATOR
The plaintiff in a cause or matter in chancery, when addressing or petitioning the court, used to style himself "orator," and, when a woman, "oratrix." But these terms have long gone into disuse, and the customary phrases now are "plaintiff" or "petitioner." In Roman law, the term denoted an advocate. … [Read more...] about ORATOR