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crim. law. This offence at common law is defined to be a willful false oath, by one who being lawfully required to depose the truth in any judicial proceedings, swears absolutely in a matter material to the point in question, whether he be believed or not. 2. If we analyze this definition we will find, 1st. That the oath must be willful. 2d. That it must be false. 3d. That the … [Read more...] about PERJURY

A writ to an ordinary, commanding him to admit a clerk to a benefice upon exchange made with another. Reg. Orig. 307. … [Read more...] about PERMUTATIONE

Fixed, enduring, abiding, not subject to change. Generally opposed in law to "temporary." Permanent abode. A domicile or fixed home, which the party may leave as his interest or whim may dictate, but which he has no present intention of abandoning. Dale v. Irwin, 78 111. 170; Moffett v. Hill, 131 111. 239, 22 N. E 821; Berry v. Wilcox, 44 Neb. 82, 62 N. W. 249, 48 Am. St. Rep. … [Read more...] about PERMANENT

Taking; a taking or receiving ; as of the profits of an estate. Actual pernancy of the profits of an estate is the taking, perception, or receipt of the rents and other advantages arising therefrom. 2 Bl. Comm. 163. … [Read more...] about PERNANCY

With regard to disability benefits, a mental or physical disability that completely and indefinitely impairs the ability of a person to perform normal work activities. … [Read more...] about PERMANENT DISABILITY