crim. law. Such indecency as is calculated to promote the violation of the law, and the general corruption of morals. 2. The exhibition of an obscene picture is an indictable offence at common law, although not charged to have been exhibited in public, if it be averred that the picture, was exhibited to sundry persons for money. 2 Serg. & Rawle, 91. … [Read more...] about OBSCENITY
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OBLIGATORY
The term "writing obligatory" is a technical term of the law, and means a written contract under seal. Wat eon v. Hoge, 7 Yerg. (Tenn.) 350. … [Read more...] about OBLIGATORY
OBSCURE
Unusual. Not easily discovered. Something that is old and which does not often appear at present. … [Read more...] about OBSCURE
OBLIGE
To make legally bound to do something such as pay money or perform an act. … [Read more...] about OBLIGE
OBSERVE
civil law. To perform that which has been prescribed by some law or usage. Dig., 1, 3, 32. … [Read more...] about OBSERVE