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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...]
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A party in Ireland who keep alive the views of William of Orange. Wharton. … [Read more...]
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An enforceable contract where one party promises to keep an offer open for a specific period of time in return for consideration. … [Read more...]
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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...]
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In old England practice. That species of original writ, otherwise called a "prcecipe," which was framed in the alternative, commanding the defendant to do the thing required, or show the reason wherefore he had not done it. 3 BL Comm. 274. … [Read more...]