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A body of electors chosen in the different states, whose sole duty it is to elect a president and vice-president of the United States. Each state appoints, in such manner as the legislature thereof may direct, a number of electors equal to the whole number of senators and representatives to which the state is entitled in congress. Const U. S. art 2. … [Read more...] about PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS

adj. Now existing; at hand; relating to the present time; considered with reference to the present time. Present enjoyment. The immediate or present possession and use of an estate or property, as distinguished from such as is postponed to a future time. Present estate. An estate In immediate possession; one now existing, or vested at the present time; as distinguished from a … [Read more...] about PRESENT (ADJ.)

The judge in charge, the judge who is currently managing the courtroom, either alone or among a panel of other judges. … [Read more...] about PRESIDING JUDGE

v. In English ecclesiastical law. To offer a clerk to the bishop of the diocese, to be instituted. 1 Bl. Comm. 389. In criminal law. To And or represent judicially; used of the official act of a grand jury when they take notice of a crime or offense from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of Indictment laid before them. In the law of negotiable instruments. … [Read more...] about PRESENT (VERB)

That which is currently enjoyed. Immediately and during one's lifetime. … [Read more...] about PRESENT ENJOYMENT