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Eng. law. When an inquisition is made to the king's use of anything, by virtue of office of him who inquires, and the inquisition is found, it is said to be office found. … [Read more...] about OFFICE FOUND

Someone who has been convicted of a crime. … [Read more...] about OFFENDER

(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...] about OFFICER

A specific criminal charge, there may be higher and lesser offenses. See also offence. … [Read more...] about OFFENSE

A person in the court who has some power to administer justice such as a judge and which also includes attorneys. … [Read more...] about OFFICER OF THE COURT