keeping safe from harm; avoiding injury. This term always presupposes a real or existing danger. 2. A jettison, which is always for the preservation of the remainder of the cargo, must therefore be made only when there is a real danger existing. See Average; Jettison. … [Read more...] about PRESERVATION
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PRESENCE
The existence of a person In a particular place at a given time, particularly with reference to some act done there and then. Besides actual presence, the law recognizes constructive presence, which latter, may be predicated of a person who, though not on the very spot, was near enough to be accounted present by the law, or who was actively cooperating with another who; was … [Read more...] about PRESENCE
PRESIDE
To preside over a court la to "hold" it-to direct control, and govern it as the chief officer. A judge may "preside" whether sitting as a sole judge or as one of several judges. Smith v. People, 47 N. Y. 384. … [Read more...] about PRESIDE
PRESENCE OF THE COURT
Within the sight and the hearing of the judge or other members of the court. Usually used with regard to contempt of court. … [Read more...] about PRESENCE OF THE COURT
PRESIDENT
One placed in authority over others; a chief officer; a presiding or managing officer; a governor, ruler, or director. The chairman, moderator, or presiding officer of a legislative or deliberative body, appointed to keep order, manage the proceedings, and govern the administrative details of their business. The chief officer of a corporation, company, board, committee, etc., … [Read more...] about PRESIDENT