(noun) - An officer; a person invested with the authority of an office. In the civil law. The minister or apparitor of a magistrate or judge. In canon law. A person to whom a bishop commits the charge of his spiritual Jurisdiction. In common and statte law. The person whom the archdeacon substitutes in the execution of his Jurisdiction. Cowell. … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL (NOUN)
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OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
The requirements for a valid and enforceable contract in addition to consideration. … [Read more...] about OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
The improper or illegal acts of a public official in connection with the duties of the office. … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
OCCUR
To happen. … [Read more...] about OCCUR
OF COURSE
That which may be done, in the course of legal proceedings, without making any application to the court; that which is granted by the court without further inquiry, upon its being asked; as, a rule to plead is a matter of course. Any action or step taken in the course of judicial proceedings which will be allowed by the court upon mere application, without any inquiry or … [Read more...] about OF COURSE
