An artificial imitation of butter, made chiefly from animal fats. Its sale is prohibited or restricted by statute in several of the states. See Cook v. State, 110 Ala. 40, 20 South. 360; Butler v. Chambers, 36 Minn. 69, 30 N. W. 308, 1 Am. St Rep. 638; State v. Ransick, 62 Ohip St 283, 56 N. E. 1024; Braun v. Coyne (C. C.) 125 Fed. 331; U. S. Comp. St 1901, p. 2228; State v. … [Read more...]
OFFENDER
Someone who has been convicted of a crime. … [Read more...]
OFFICER
(A) A person who is elected by the board of directors of a corporation or the manager of a limited liability company, to manage the day-to-day operations of the company (such as the President, Secretary or Treasurer.) Most and bylaws of a corporation (or operating agreements of an LLC) require the company to have a president, secretary and treasurer, with some also including a … [Read more...]
OFFENSE
A specific criminal charge, there may be higher and lesser offenses. See also offence. … [Read more...]
OFFICER OF THE COURT
A person in the court who has some power to administer justice such as a judge and which also includes attorneys. … [Read more...]