Disused; neglected; not observed. The term is applied .to statutes which have become inoperative by lapse ot time, either because the reason for their enactment has passed away, or their subject matter no longer exists, or they are not applicable to changed circumstances, or are tacitly disregarded by all men, yet without being expressly abrogated or repealed. … [Read more...] about OBSOLETE
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OC
Opportunity Cost … [Read more...] about OC
OBSTA PRINCIPIIS
Lat. Withstand beginnings; resist the first approaches or encroachments. "It is the duty of courts to be watchful for the constitutional rights of the citizen, and against any stealthy encroachments thereon. Their motto should be 'Obsta principiis:" Bradley, J., Boyd v. U. S., 116 U. S. 635, 6 Sup. Ct. 535, 29 L. Ed. 746. … [Read more...] about OBSTA PRINCIPIIS
OCASION
In Spanish law. Accident. Las Partidas, pt. 3, tit. 32, 1. 21; White, New Recop. b. 2, tit. 9, c. 2. … [Read more...] about OCASION
OBSTANTE
Withstanding; hindering. See NON OBSTANTE. … [Read more...] about OBSTANTE