The form of government; civil constitution. … [Read more...] about POLITY
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POLICE
Police Is the function of that branch of the administrative machinery of government which Is charged with the preservation of public order and tranquillity, the promotion of the public health, safety, and morals, and the prevention, detection, and punishment of crimes. The police of a state, in a comprehensive sense, embraces its whole system of internal regulation, by which … [Read more...] about POLICE
POLL
A head. Hence poll tax is the name of a tax imposed upon the people at so much a head. 2. To poll a jury is to require that each juror shall himself declare what is his verdict. This may be done at the instance of either party, at any time before the verdict is recorded. … [Read more...] about POLL
POLICE COURT
A local court or tribunal which has the jurisdiction to hear and determine minor criminal offenses and matters. … [Read more...] about POLICE COURT
POLL (ADJ.)
adj. Cut or shaved smooth or even; cut in a straight line without indentation. A term anciently applied to a deed, and still used, though with little of its former significance. 2 Bl. Comm. 296. … [Read more...] about POLL (ADJ.)