A half French phrase applied in England to the assizes, which are so called from the commission of oyer and terminer directed to the judges, empowering them to "inquire, hear, and determine" all treasons, felonies, and misdemeanors. This commission is now issued regularly, but was formerly used only on particular occasions, as upon sudden outrage or insurrection in any place. … [Read more...] about OYER AND TERMINER
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OYER DE RECORD
A petition made in court that the judges, for better proofs sake, will hear or look upon any record. Cowell. … [Read more...] about OYER DE RECORD
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Delivery guaranteed on the follow day after receipt by the shipping company. … [Read more...] about OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
OVERPLUS
What is left beyond a certain amount; the residue, the remainder of a thing. The same as Surplus. 2. The overplus may be certain or uncertain. It is certain, for example, when an estate is worth three thousand dollars, and the owner asserts it to be so in his will, and devises of the proceeds one thousand dollars to A, one thousand dollars to B, and the overplus to C, and in … [Read more...] about OVERPLUS
OVERREACHING
Reaching too far and beyond boundaries. Excessive and impermissible reach. … [Read more...] about OVERREACHING