A statement made that is not placed into the record or recorded by a court stenographer or in any other official record. An informal statement. … [Read more...] about OFF THE RECORD
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OCTAVE
In old English law. .. The eighth day inclusive after a feast; one of the return days of writs. 3 Bl. Comm. 278. … [Read more...] about OCTAVE
OCTO TALES
Eight such; eight such men; eight such jurors. The name of a writ, at common law, which issues when upon a trial at bar, eight more jurors are necessary to fill the panel, commanding the sheriff to summon the requisite number. 3 BI. Comm. 364. See Decem Tales. … [Read more...] about OCTO TALES
OBVENTIO
Latin: In the civil law. Rent; profits; income; the return from an investment or thing owned; as the earnings of a vessel. In old English law. The revenue of a spiritual living, so called. Also, in the plural, "offerings". … [Read more...] about OBVENTIO
OBVIOUS
Very clear, easily perceived, recognized or apparent. … [Read more...] about OBVIOUS